Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California,

Impact Litigation Attorney

Posted
1 month ago
Employment type
Full-time
Location
Los Angeles
Closing date

About this organization

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) is the leading civil rights advocate for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We combat discrimination, offer free legal services and workshops in Southern California (LA and OC), and drive policy change from local to national levels. Rooted in the legacy of our immigrant forebears and fueled by modern advocacy, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice.

About this job

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.

Roles & responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

To apply

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