Job Type
Full-time
Description
Do you aspire to redefine outcomes for vulnerable tenants through innovative, community-focused eviction prevention efforts? If so, join our Voluntary Eviction Diversion Pilot Program today!Community Legal Aid So Cal (CLA SoCal) seeks an experienced and mission-driven Staff Attorney to provide high-quality alternative dispute resolution services. The Eviction Diversion Pilot Program (EDPP) staff attorney will serve as neutral, third-party mediator for the program. Along with the Supervising Attorney and EDPP paralegals, EDPP staff attorneys will ensure the successful implementation and operation of EDPP, a court-based initiative at the Compton Los Angeles Superior Court designed to reduce eviction filings and prevent homelessness through mediation and rental assistance coordination. This hybrid full-time exempt position reports to the Supervising Attorney.
Responsibilities- Provide high-quality alternative dispute resolutions services, including but not limited to litigant evaluation and education, preparation of paperwork including settlement agreements, and referral to additional services.
- Maintain detailed and accurate notes in VEDPP platform (Forward) and accurate timekeeping in CLA SoCal's case management system (Legal Server).
- Timely enter required data into VEDPP platform.
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with VEDPP Litigants.
- In coordination with program paralegal staff, assist litigants in applying for services and if successful, rental arrears.
- Observe confidentiality and neutrality of VEDPP Litigants.
- Work with community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials as needed.
- Work with a multi-cultural perspective of inclusion and diversity.
- Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.
Requirements
Education:- Juris Doctor and active membership in good-standing with the State Bar of California Bar or member of another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider.
Qualifications:- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the practice of law including housing law, landlord-tenant disputes, or related areas.
- Knowledge of mediation practices and court procedures - Strongly Preferred.
- Ability to handle difficult litigants in stressful situations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and perform several activities at once and under pressure.
- Self-motivated, ability to learn quickly, initiative to problem-solve.
- Ability to work collaboratively with government agencies, courts, and community organizations.
- Proactive approach, anticipate problems, solution-focused, and able to think on their feet.
- Experience in providing Trauma-Responsive/Informed services to clients.
- Self-motivated, ability to learn quickly, initiative to problem-solve.
- Ability to work collaboratively with government agencies, courts, and community organizations.
- Proactive approach, anticipate problems, solution-focused, and able to think on their feet.
- Experience in providing Trauma-Responsive/Informed services to clients.
- Bilingual Spanish language proficiency - Strongly Preferred.
- Ability to model CLA SoCal's values and mission - Required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel within the service area - Required.
Holistic Benefits:- May work as little as 35-hour workweek.
- A hybrid schedule may be available when the program is established.
- 16 paid holidays + PTO (including wellness days) starting Day 1
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Student loan reimbursement program
- Bilingual bonus pay for qualified staff
Salary Description
$80,000 to $98,000 Depending on Experience
