Post-Grad Law Fellow, Eviction Defense Project

The law fellowship will be a two-year program focused on teaching a new attorney how to litigate in civil court on behalf of tenants, with the opportunity for eligible fellows to apply for open attorney positions towards the end of the fellowship. The salary extended is dependent on the candidate’s bar admittance status at the time an offer of employment is provided.

This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services’ hybrid/remote workplace designation. While the primary workplace is Bet Tzedek’s offices, at the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be permitted to work remotely or may be required to work in other locations depending on workload/business obligations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Under the supervision of an attorney, litigate landlord-tenant/eviction cases including interview clients, draft affirmative and responsive court forms, pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence; engage in discovery practice and assist in settlement negotiations, trial preparation and court appearances;

· Under the supervision of an attorney, advocate on behalf of clients on a wide variety of housing-related legal issues beyond unlawful detainer cases, including housing discrimination, substandard housing conditions, unlawful rent increases and other issues impacting clients’ ability to obtain and maintain housing;

· Assist with trainings, know-your-rights presentations, clinic and/or outreach events on issues related to housing to staff, partners, and community members as needed (virtually and, to the extent appropriate and permissible, in-person);

· Work on policy issues related to housing; and

· Other assignments as deemed appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Under the supervision of an attorney, litigate landlord-tenant/eviction cases including interview clients, draft affirmative and responsive court forms, pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence; engage in discovery practice and assist in settlement negotiations, trial preparation and court appearances;

· Under the supervision of an attorney, advocate on behalf of clients on a wide variety of housing-related legal issues beyond unlawful detainer cases, including housing discrimination, substandard housing conditions, unlawful rent increases and other issues impacting clients’ ability to obtain and maintain housing;

· Assist with trainings, know-your-rights presentations, clinic and/or outreach events on issues related to housing to staff, partners, and community members as needed (virtually and, to the extent appropriate and permissible, in-person);

· Work on policy issues related to housing; and

· Other assignments as deemed appropriate.