Housing Supervising Attorney

Job overview

The Housing Supervising Attorney works on a hybrid schedule and is based in Community Legal Aid SoCal’s Compton or Norwalk office in Los Angeles County, CA. Pay is $95,000–$130,000 per year. The role supports the organization’s housing legal services for low-income residents and seniors. The attorney leads a team providing housing representation, primarily in unlawful detainer matters. The role combines litigation oversight, staff development, community partnerships, outreach, and policy advocacy to advance housing stability and access to justice.

What you'll do

• Supervise staff attorneys and paralegals
• oversee housing litigation, including eviction defense, trials, and discovery
• train and mentor staff and conduct case reviews
• co-counsel cases
• coordinate with community partners
• develop service workflows and team priorities
• manage grant deliverables
• deliver Know-Your-Rights presentations and outreach
• support policy advocacy
• maintain a limited caseload
• participate in recruitment and interviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing supervising attorney

housing law

tenant representation

eviction defense

unlawful detainer

legal team leadership

community legal aid socal

hybrid

compton ca

norwalk ca

$95,000–$130,000/year

35-hour workweek

paid holidays and pto

student loan reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 35-hour workweek
• hybrid schedule
• 16 paid holidays and PTO, including wellness days
• medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) employer contribution
• student loan reimbursement
• bilingual bonus pay for qualified staff.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor and an active California law license in good standing; 5 or more years of legal experience with housing law and tenant representation.

About the employer

COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.