Bet Tzedek Legal Services · 16 hours ago
Staff Attorney I, Homeowner Protection Team
CA, Los Angeles, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $81K/yr
1+ years expBet Tzedek Legal Services has been providing high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ vulnerable residents for almost 50 years. They are seeking a passionate and resourceful attorney to join their Homeowner Protection team, focusing on protecting homeowners from losing ownership or equity in their homes through direct representation, policy advocacy, and community education.
AssociationConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a manager, conduct all phases of civil litigation, including fact investigation, settlement negotiations, drafting pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, trials and appeals
Provide direct client services to investigate and evaluate homeowner protection cases for all available legal, administrative, and other remedies. This involves working with Directing Attorney, attorneys, and support staff to conduct client intake, provide advice and counsel, brief/limited services, and full-scope representation, and participate in case review
Provide direct client services, outreach, and education to homeowners and communities impacted by natural disasters
Conduct community education and outreach presentations to partners and homeowners, particularly for older adults and homeowners of color
Work with Pro Bono Department to develop pro bono and volunteer opportunities for the program
Work with Impact Advocacy team to develop legislative and regulatory proposals that relate to project work
Communicate effectively with partner organizations, stakeholders, and the media about project work
Case management and grant compliance (opening and closing cases, coding data, timekeeping, case reviews, etc)
Other tasks as assigned by Directing Attorney to meet project goals
Qualification
Required
Active member of the California State Bar in good standing or Registered Legal Services Attorney
Willingness to train and work with volunteer attorneys and students
Exceptionally organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
Willingness and ability to travel independently within Los Angeles County for court appearances, client visits and other in-person duties of role
Demonstrated commitment to Bet Tzedek's mission to provide free legal services to those who need them most
Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in performance of job duties
Preferred
Minimum one (1) year of experience practicing law
Experience in foreclosure prevention, real estate homeowner fraud, debtor's rights, elder financial abuse, insurance recovery, probate and/or consumer protection litigation
Spanish language fluency
Valid California drivers license
Benefits
A generous number of paid holidays (up to 21 per year), vacation (up to 20, depending on number of years with agency), and sick days (up to 45) annually.
A generous number of paid holidays, vacation, and sick days annually.
Personal and floating holidays
Compensatory time for exempt employees.
18 weeks of paid parental leave (after 1 year of employment.)
Various paid leaves
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage for employees and dependents, with office visit co-pay reimbursement for HMO enrollees.
Life/accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan.
Voluntary (employee-contributed) life/AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement, and pet insurance.
Employee-contributed 403(b) plan.
Healthcare and childcare flexible spending accounts.
Commuter transit and/or parking benefits.
Company
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Founded in 1974, Bet Tzedek pursues equal justice for all by providing high-quality, free legal services to the unhoused, undocumented immigrants, LGBTQIA+ community, low-wage workers, tenants, the elderly, Holocaust survivors, small business owners, and more.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diego Cartagena (he/him/his)
President & CEO
Sandy Samuels
President and CEO
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