Preservation Staff Attorney

Description We are looking for two HomeйStay Preservation Staff Attorneys to join our teams in Los Angeles and Orange County
! WHO WE ARE

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL душе) is the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization that impliates Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Founded in 1983, AJSOCAL supports over 15,000 individuals and organizations annually. AJSOCAL offers free legal help, engages in impact litigation, and advocates for policy change. Our services are open to individuals of all races and ethnicities, without restriction.

AJSOCAL strives to be a champion for the מדק most vulnerable members of the AAPI communities, while advancing civil rights and social justice for everyone.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California offices are located in downtown Los Angeles and Orange County, with presence in Sacramento, ensuring accessibility for all. With our Advancing Justice affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., we enrich, enhance, and serve our communities all across the country.

We provide supportive services for individuals wanting to start the immigration process through Family‑Based Immigration, Asylum, Temporary Protected Status, the Violence Against Women Act, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T‑Visa, and U‑Visa. We also offer free citizenship workshops and resources to help you on your naturalization journey. Beyond immigration, we also lead community‑centered initiatives such as the Asian Language Legal Intake Project (ALLIP), the Survivor and Family Empowerment (SAFE) Project, the Housing Preservation (HP) Program, and our Health Access Project (HAP).

In addition, our Demographic Research Project (DRP) and Community Engagement (CE) teams drive data‑informed strategies and grassroots partnerships that deepen our impact across Southern California.

• The special opportunity to join a mission‑driven team
• Flexible, hybrid work schedules
• Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement options through 403B and match

You share our mission of advocacy for Asian Pacific Americans. You enjoy the thrill of serving the public interest while championing civil rights and social justice. You take pride in your work enriching lives and communities in Los Angeles and across the country. You are looking for your next role in an organization that supports your career as much as you support the organization and its goals.

You are looking for a job where you make a difference, weary your impact is directly proportional to your contribution. You are a game changer. You are a leader. You are an advocate.

• J.D. and active membership in California State Bar
• Minimum one year of related housing law experience including tenant rights and landlord responsibilities or one year of legal aid experience; 3 years preferred
• Bilingual fluency in an AAPI language strongly preferred
• Knowledge of laws, civil procedure, government regulations, and court Nuestra enhances related to housing issues.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve client issues
• Strong writing and oral communication الجنوبية; ability to analyze, write and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task and perform well under pressure in fast‑paced situations and with a substantial case load.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to engage with individuals possibly in crisis compassionately and effectively

Under the direction of the Program Director of Home Preservation, the Staff Attorney is responsible for counseling and representing tenants in home preservation issues within Los Angeles and Orange County. The Staff Attorney will interview and counsel clients on tenants’ rights, provide full‑scope representation to defendants in unlawful detainer cases, conduct legal research on California housing law, provide community education, and conduct legal clinics.

This position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a fixed‑term position ending on February 27, 2027.

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