Staff Attorney - Consumer Rights & Economic Justice

JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney will: Provide direct legal services to low-income or elderly homeowners to improve or maintain their ability to preserve their homes. Litigate individual cases and contribute to litigating class cases, as appropriate. Become expert in foreclosure defense and loss mitigation, and other areas of law related to income stabilization for low-income homeowners (e.g., debt collection and student loans). Conduct community presentations across Los Angeles County on topics such as the foreclosure process, homeowners’ rights, avoiding scams, consumer debt defense, and the bankruptcy process. Collaborate with community-based organizations to conduct outreach about legal services and financial relief to homeowners at greatest risk of foreclosure throughout Los Angeles, Kern, and Ventura Counties. Staff homeowner preservation monthly clinics. Represent CREJ and Public Counsel in external meetings and events, including with funders and the media as appropriate. Assist the Directing Attorney, Supervising Attorney, and team with occasional research and writing projects and grant reporting. Supervise summer law student interns and other volunteers. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

4–10 years of legal experience. Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing with the California Bar. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to quickly assimilate complex case facts and strong attention to detail. Ability to stay organized and handle a full case load. Demonstrated negotiation skills. Willingness and desire to litigate; litigation experience strongly preferred. Ability to work both independently and in teams. Effective and respectful communication with other team members. Fluency in Spanish (preferred). Consumer law experience, especially foreclosure and/or student loans (preferred). Commitment to economic and racial justice and participation in equity and inclusion work at Public Counsel. High levels of emotional intelligence, maturity, cultural competency, curiosity, self-awareness, bias awareness, empathy, patience, openness to growth. JOB TYPE AND BENEFITS Full-time/exempt. Salary range for an attorney with 4–10 years of experience: $82,100–$99,900, depending on years of experience. Probationary period: 9 months. Fixed‑duration position funded until June 30, 2029; continued employment contingent on additional funding. Benefits include: Medical coverage (with option for 100% employer‑paid premiums). Dental and vision coverage. Optional Flexible Spending Account. Employer‑paid life insurance and disability plans. Paid time off: 15 accrued vacation days (increase to 20 after 3 years), 12 sick days, 2 personal observance days, 11 paid holidays plus 2 one‑week office closures. Up to 60 hours compensatory time per year (exempt staff only). 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution after 1 year. Free on‑site parking or public transportation reimbursement. Additional benefits: up to 6 months parental leave, wellness activities, professional development support, annual payment of dues for licenses, training and professional organizations. EEO STATEMENT Public Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on the basis of union membership or activity, race, religious creed, religion, ethnicity, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, disability, military service, pregnancy, marital and family status, national origin, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. #J-18808-Ljbffr Public Counsel