Senior Staff Attorney
4 weeks ago
The California Center for Movement Legal Services is a dynamic team of attorneys dedicated to combining eviction defense, affirmative litigation, and policy advocacy. As a Senior Staff Attorney, you will work closely with community organizers to advance tenant rights and create a more just society.
Key Responsibilities:
- Making court appearances, including hearings, settlement conferences, and jury trials;
- Drafting complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery;
- Drafting demand letters on behalf of clients;
- Attending 1-2 night legal clinics a month and providing brief legal advice to clients;
- Conducting legal research;
- Interviewing clients;
Additional Responsibilities (Senior Staff Attorney):
- Researching best practices or policies for tenant rights legislation;
- Drafting and advocating for legislation;
- Attending coalition meetings;
- Providing supervision and support to staff attorneys;
- Making media appearances;
- Drafting legal know-your-rights materials and making presentations for community members and attorneys.
Requirements:
- Licensed to practice law in California;
- Minimum two years of litigation experience;
- References including litigation colleagues/supervisor.
How to Apply:
Send a copy of your resume and references to smedina@movementlegal.org. No cover letter is necessary, but the initial interview will focus on your litigation experience, professional goals, and community values.
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