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Real Estate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Public Counsel Feb 09,2021 Feb 07,2020 Location Los Angeles CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Real Estate

Max 5 yrs required

Profile

Staff Attorney - Homelessness Prevention Law Project (Housing / Re-Entry / Benefits) Duties: Eviction prevention, tenant advice and counsel, government benefits, financial debt, professional licenses and identification, and expungement of criminal records. Carry a high volume caseload that may include a mix of benefits, employment law, traffic tickets, expungements, landlord-tenant counseling and eviction defense; Act as a resource for other Public Counsel staff and community partners; Provide technical assistance to, or co-counsel with, pro bono attorneys; Participate in community outreach, including preparing and presenting trainings and special projects; Assist with grant reporting, billing, and outcome tracking for housing work; and Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree and a member in good standing of the California Bar (or pending Bar results); 0 – 5 years of experience in one or more areas of poverty law outlined above in “Job Summary”; Commitment to trauma-informed legal advocacy: empathy, responsive listening, restraint from judgment, and demonstration of authentic care and concern; Commitments to race equity work and community lawyering, and willingness to incorporate race equity principles and community lawyering in practice; Strong sense of professional responsibility; Desire to learn as well as share knowledge with other team members; Excellent client skills and comfort working with indigent clients; Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment; Strong interpersonal skills; Work well as part of a team, but also be able to work independently; Organized and detail oriented; Strong written and oral communication skills; Excellent negotiation skills; and Ability to commute throughout Los Angeles County. In addition, as required by funder and our service partners, after hire, candidates must: Obtain certification that candidate is free of active tuberculosis prior to contact with clients; and Participate in other health and security clearances. Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish is a plus.

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