Housing Attorney Manager

4 days ago

Santa Ana, California, United States COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL Full time
Job Title: Housing Attorney Manager

**Job Description:**
Community Legal Aid SoCal is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal aid to low-income residents and seniors in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are seeking an experienced attorney to supervise our housing unit, which provides full-scope representation to tenants in unlawful detainer matters.

**About the Job:**
The Housing Supervising Attorney will oversee a team of staff attorneys and paralegals, developing and implementing practices and procedures for the efficient delivery of housing legal services. This position requires strong leadership skills, experience in housing law, and a passion for social justice.

**Responsibilities:**
* Supervise and train attorneys and paralegals who provide full-scope representation to tenants in unlawful detainer matters* Oversee the Housing Unit's Answer Clinic and other workshops or clinics* Develop and implement practices and procedures for the efficient delivery of housing legal services* Work with community partners to implement projects* Ensure compliance with all funding requirements, deliverables, and restrictions* Engage in community outreach, including conducting know your rights presentations* Act as the subject matter expert within the area of law supervised* Supervise legal work of staff attorneys and paralegals within the unit* Co-counsel cases as part of staff development and be responsible for training staff and overseeing their professional development* Mentor and train new attorneys and paralegals within the unit* Maintain a limited caseload, maintain detailed and accurate case notes, and maintain timekeeping in case management system(LegalServer)* Supervise the professional and administrative aspects of the unit* Responsible for setting unit priorities and implementing unit strategies to meet priorities* Conduct case reviews with all unit staff attorneys at least once a month* Facilitate and/or conduct trainings and outreach activities in support of legal advocates for the unit, CLA SoCal, and/or community partners* Responsible for annual evaluations and performance reviews of legal staff within the unit* Train and supervise law students, pro bono attorneys, and other volunteers* Participate in recruitment efforts, interviews, and other aspects of the hiring process within CLA SoCal* Engage in policy advocacy, coordinate, and collaborate in policy campaigns with partner community-based organizations to improve systemic issues* Identify wrap-around legal services and work collaboratively with CLA SoCal's various legal units* Manage grant deliverables and assist in grant reporting requirements in collaboration with CLA SoCal Grants Management staff in order to maintain and secure funding* Work with a multi-cultural perspective of inclusion and diversity* Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization*

**Requirements:**
* Juris Doctor and active license in good standing with the State Bar of California* Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney in the related field or other areas of law relevant to unit practice* Housing Law experience and expertise in unit practice area and knowledge of legal research methods* Strong background and proven interest in working with the populations we serve* Extensive knowledge of unlawful detainer and subsidized housing practice* Experience in all parts of the litigation process including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing tenants at bench and jury trials* Ability to supervise, manage, motivate, and mentor a team* Proactive approach, anticipate problems, solution-focused, multi-tasker, and able to think on their feet* High level of initiative and mature judgement in tackling multiple projects and tasks with limited supervision* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Lawyaw (or other Judicial Council Form preparation program), and other software programs* Great organizational skills with a keen attention to detail* Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment* Empathetic and energetic attitude while working with others* Experience in providing Trauma-Responsive/Informed services to clients* Proven interest in social justice issues* Ability to model the organization's values (compassion, collaboration, trust, accountability and equity) in the performance of job duties – Required.* Commitment to CLA SoCal's mission - Required.* Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy or other ability to travel frequently in and around the service area for representation and to engage with clients and community partners - Required.* Familiarity with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) rules and regulations - Preferred.* Bilingual Proficiency - Preferred.

**Salary Range:** $110,000 - $130,000 per year depending on experience. Compensation package includes benefits, retirement plan, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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