Real Estate - Eviction (Litigation) Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Public Interest

Los Angeles, CA

Real Estate - Eviction (Litigation) Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Attorney

Max 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate / Trial Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Work as part of mass action litigation teams, handling high-volume eviction defense and other affirmative lawsuits.
- Carry an individual caseload of eviction defense cases.
- Communicate directly with clients, providing legal representation and guidance.
- Engage in zealous advocacy to create systemic change and ensure housing rights.
- Participate in impact litigation to challenge and change existing laws favorably for tenants.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve organizational goals and support the mission of housing as a human right.

Education and Experience Information:
- The position is open to recently licensed attorneys and those who have been practicing law for a few years.
- Candidates should be highly motivated and comfortable with multi-tasking.
- Experience in tenant rights, eviction defense, or mass action litigation is beneficial but not explicitly required.
- The role is suitable for those feeling stagnant in their current positions or seeking a more dynamic and impactful legal practice.

Salary Information:
- Base salary ranges from $80,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience.
- The organization offers medical insurance for employees and their children, including dental and vision coverage.
- Employees receive 12 days of annual paid time off (PTO).
- A generous merit-based bonus program is in place.
- Financial assistance is available for purchasing a home.

Additional Information:
- **Members Only** is a major housing rights non-profit organization in Southern California, known for its direct legal representation of low-income tenants.
- The organization has pioneered tenants’ rights, including the right to a jury trial in eviction matters.
- It is a founding member of the County of Los Angeles’ Right to Counsel Coalition and a contractor for the StayHousedLA program.
- The work culture combines the heart of a nonprofit with a “big firm” approach to litigation, emphasizing zealous advocacy and systemic change.
- The organization is undergoing a large-scale expansion post-pandemic, seeking candidates to join its mission-driven team.
- **Members Only** is described as a place to ignite or re-ignite legal passions, making it an ideal environment for attorneys seeking meaningful work.