Active membership in the California State Bar;
At least ten years State or Local Policy Advocacy and/or litigation
experience in Superior and Federal Court;
Community Lawyering Experience;
Demonstrated knowledge of housing law;
Excellent written and verbal communication;
Experience with diverse client population and a commitment to promoting
anti-racism; and
Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Serve as lead counsel on cases that include complex advocacy and direct

services, commensurate with experience Actively participate in community groups

and coalitions on issues, such as systemic racism, impacting service-eligible

populations;

Develop case strategies and work plans for matters assigned;

Provide advice and technical assistance to community-based organizations

engaged in policy advocacy to support low-income communities;

Draft pleadings, legal documents, trial memoranda, appellate briefs and

community education materials;

Investigate, develop and litigate high-impact cases at the trial and

appellate level in federal and state courts; and

Work on public policy issues impacting low income individuals and

communities including issues of systemic racism.

HOW TO APPLY - Please submit a cover letter and resume online to hocojobs@lafla.org. Include “Senior Attorney-Housing and Communities” in the subject line.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD - A one-year probationary period will be required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Selection will be based solely on merit and

will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin,

ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation,

gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information,

physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status,

pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered

domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable

accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable

law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all

qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion,

creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual

orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and

veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any

other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require

reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to

require an accommodation if hired, please contact humanresources@lafla.org.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION - LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive

compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous

benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for

employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term

care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also qualify

for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone

stipend.

Please visit https://lafla.org/get-involved/careers/ for our salary scale for union, non-management staff. expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact humanresources@lafla.org.