Inland Counties Legal Services · 1 month ago
Staff Attorney - Eviction Defense
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expInland Counties Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance focused on housing rights. They are seeking an Eviction Defense Attorney to represent clients in foreclosure prevention and tenant rights cases, ensuring that safe and habitable housing is upheld under the law.
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Responsibilities
Represent homeowners in foreclosure prevention matters, including wrongful foreclosure defense and quiet title actions
Analyze chain of title issues and review mortgage documentation
Represent tenants in unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuits
Collaborate with Consumer Practice Group on housing-related consumer matters
Represent tenants in litigation and administrative proceedings to improve living conditions
Participate in community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics
Provide legal advice and full scope representation in court to tenants facing eviction
Conduct intake interviews with new clients
Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters as required
Access to reliable transportation
Ability to travel to community events in ICLS's service area
Ability to participate in events outside of regular work hours
Qualification
Required
Admission to the State Bar of California, in good standing
Minimum 1-2 years of litigation experience required
Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters as required
Access to reliable transportation
Ability to travel to community events in ICLS's service area
Ability to participate in events outside of regular work hours
Preferred
Housing law experience preferred (unlawful detainer, foreclosure defense, tenant's rights, or related housing advocacy)
Bilingual (desired, but required)
Courtroom/trial experience (will be gained at ICLS for those with limited experience)
Company
Inland Counties Legal Services
Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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