TDP - Staff Attorney

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm located in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles. We are looking for extraordinary people to help us end homelessness in Los Angeles. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect ICLC fights for justice for lowincome tenants workingpoor families people who are disabled or homeless people living with HIV/AIDS and homeless veterans.

Position Description: ICLC seeks dynamic attorneys who are passionate about justice and combatting homelessness to join ICLCs fight to end homelessness by applying for the Staff Attorney position with ICLCs Tenant Defense Project (TDP). The Staff Attorney will carry a caseload of eviction defense (unlawful detainer) cases and help expand our tenant defense work. Our Team is part of the groundbreaking Right to Counsel Coalition and Countywide Stay Housed initiative that brings together more than 20 legal service providers and communitybased organization to prevent homelessness by defending homes. The Staff Attorney will engage in fastpaced 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; and pursue appellate remedies. In addition to carrying their own caseload the Staff Attorney will participate in community outreach events and legal clinics and workshops in partnership with communitybased organizations. They will also contribute to conversations surrounding housing policy in Los Angeles County and work with volunteer attorneys from private law firms who are providing pro bono representation to clients facing eviction. Through their work the Staff Attorney will ensure safe and affordable housing prevent families from being evicted into homelessness and help end homelessness in Los Angeles.

Hiring Criteria: Commitment to ICLCs mission and values. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong work ethic. Have an organized and detailoriented 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 shortnotice deadlines. Ability to interact with a wide range of clients in a kind appropriate clientcentered manner. Access to reliable transportation. Membership in the California Bar is required. A minimum of 12 years of litigation experience.

This position will serve a ninemonth probationary period. ICLC has a hybrid work environment with remote and onsite work available.

For those who do not meet all requirements listed above you may be eligible to apply as a Housing Justice PostGraduate Fellow.

Compensation: Salary ranges from $78000 $88500 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

How to Apply: Cover letters and resumes are reviewed upon receipt and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please upload your resume and cover letter detailing interest in the position directly to our website at https://innercitylaw/joinourteam/. Applications will not be considered if both resume and cover letter are not provided.