Senior Staff Attorney

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States California Center for Movement Legal Services Full time
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney

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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