Staff Attorney I (Temporary) - Homeowner Protection
Core
Staff Attorney providing direct representation, litigation, and policy advocacy to protect homeowners at risk of losing equity, with a focus on older adults and homeowners of color in Los Angeles.
Role type
Staff Attorney (Civil Litigation & Policy Advocacy)
Builds
Legal remedies for foreclosure, real estate fraud, PACE program issues, and disaster recovery for homeowners.
Domain
Non-profit legal services / Real estate / Consumer protection / Disaster recovery
Required skills
Civil litigation, fact investigation, settlement negotiations, drafting pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, trials, appeals, client intake, case management, grant compliance, community outreach, legislative proposal development
Preferred skills
Foreclosure prevention, real estate homeowner fraud, debtor's rights, elder financial abuse, insurance recovery, probate, consumer protection litigation, Spanish fluency
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct all phases of civil litigation; provide direct client services for homeowner protection cases; conduct community education and outreach; coordinate pro bono opportunities; develop legislative and regulatory proposals; communicate with stakeholders and media; manage cases and ensure grant compliance (via careerplan.io/jobs/45-001-D7-E68-staff-attorney-i-temporary-homeowner-protection)
Seniority
Staff level, individual contributor