Attorney - Eviction Diversion (Hybrid)
Do you aspire to redefine outcomes for vulnerable tenants through innovative, community-focused eviction prevention efforts? If so, join our Voluntary Eviction Diversion Pilot Program today!
Community Legal Aid So Cal (CLA SoCal) seeks an experienced and mission-driven Staff Attorney to provide high-quality alternative dispute resolution services. The Eviction Diversion Pilot Program (EDPP) staff attorney will serve as neutral, third-party mediator for the program. Along with the Supervising Attorney and EDPP paralegals, EDPP staff attorneys will ensure the successful implementation and operation of EDPP, a court-based initiative at the Compton Los Angeles Superior Court designed to reduce eviction filings and prevent homelessness through mediation and rental assistance coordination. This hybrid full-time exempt position reports to the Supervising Attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality alternative dispute resolutions services, including but not limited to litigant evaluation and education, preparation of paperwork including settlement agreements, and referral to additional services.
- Maintain detailed and accurate notes in VEDPP platform (Forward) and accurate timekeeping in CLA SoCal’s case management system (Legal Server).
- Timely enter required data into VEDPP platform.
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with VEDPP Litigants.
- In coordination with program paralegal staff, assist litigants in applying for services and if successful, rental arrears.
- Observe confidentiality and neutrality of VEDPP Litigants.
- Work with community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials as needed.
- Work with a multi-cultural perspective of inclusion and diversity.
- Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.