Description:

We are looking for a Staff Attorney to join ourteam in Los Angeles!

What you bring:

J.D. and active membership in California State Bar
Minimum two (2) years of varied litigation experience
Background in public interest, voting rights, or addressing social issues preferred
Valid driver's license and/or access to alternative means of transportation

Qualifications:
About the role:
As part of Advancing Justice Southern California's Impact Litigation program and under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney is responsible for performing client counseling and representation duties. The Staff Attorney meets and advises clients of legal rights and issues; conducts legal research, writing, and litigates on clients' behalf. These activities are expected to include client interviews, meeting with community partners and sister legal services organizations to collaborate on responding to issues, investigating cases, conducting written discovery and depositions, participating in mediation/arbitration, preparing court filings, appearing in court or before administrative agencies, and performing other legal advocacy as needed. The position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Unit.

Your day-to-day responsbilities:

45% Client-Facing Advocacy

Meet with and advise clients of legal rights and options
Prepare court filings and other documents on behalf of clients
Conduct legal research, investigate circumstances of client cases, and identify relevant facts
Collaborate with community partner and legal services organizations to identify clients and address client needs, and develop opportunities for joint litigation
Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and court, mediation, arbitration, or administrative proceedings

35% Voting Rights Advocacy

Investigate and litigate violations of State and Federal voting rights laws
Work on voting-rights related amici briefs
Represent populations of interest in court and/or administrative or rulemaking proceedings

20% Other Advocacy

Assist in developing and presenting community education programs on issues of interest to client communities
Assist in operating and providing support for AJSOCAL legal clinics
Participate in community partner collaborations relating to services and advocacy on issues of interest to client communities
Work with Managing Attorney to meet funding and reporting requirements
Assist policy advocates with research, analysis, and testimony as needed
All other duties as assigned