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Inner City Law Center ยท 3 months ago

TDP - Staff Attorney

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$78K/yr - $88K/yr
date1+ years exp

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm located in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles. They are seeking a Staff Attorney for the Tenant Defense Project to carry a caseload of eviction defense cases, engage in litigation, and work with clients to help them stay housed.

CharityLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of eviction defense (unlawful detainer) cases and help expand our tenant defense work
Engage in fast-paced litigation
Work with an eviction defense team including attorneys and paralegals to negotiate with opposing counsel
Work directly with clients to help them stay housed
Prepare discovery requests and responses
Draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence
Negotiate settlements
Conduct unlawful detainer bench and jury trials
Pursue appellate remedies
Participate in community outreach events and legal clinics and workshops in partnership with community-based organizations
Contribute to conversations surrounding housing policy in Los Angeles County
Work with volunteer attorneys from private law firms who are providing pro bono representation to clients facing eviction

Qualification

California Bar membershipLitigation experienceNegotiation skillsOral communicationWritten communicationClient-centered approachJudgmentMultitaskingWork ethicDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Commitment to ICLC's mission and values
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Have an organized and detail-oriented approach
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Ability to use good judgment, multitask, and meet short-notice deadlines
Ability to interact with a wide range of clients in a kind, appropriate, client-centered manner
Access to reliable transportation
Membership in the California Bar is required
A minimum of 1-2 years of litigation experience

Benefits

Excellent benefits.

Company

Inner City Law Center

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Inner City Law Center is an NGO that provides homelessness, strategy, housing, public benefit and slum housing services.
dateFounded in 1980
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://innercitylaw.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Elbaz Family Foundation
2024-10-02Grant

Leadership Team

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Adam Murray
Chief Executive Officer
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Laura McQuay, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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