Tenants Rights Attorney Trial Defense RTC Program
TENANTS’ RIGHTS ATTORNEY – TRIAL DEFENSE – RTC PROGRAM
Staff Attorneys handle a caseload of Orleans Parish landlord-tenant cases, including providing advice and brief services; representing clients regularly in First City and Second City Courts and assisting with staffing the Eviction Help Desks; defending against subsidy terminations; as well as, assisting with case compliance and grant reporting, supporting advocacy goals, and other duties as needed. This position may be in the SLLS New Orleans or Gretna office.
The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Proficiency in written and oral communication, client counseling, advocacy, and social service referrals.
- Trial skills and/or desire to do trial defense.
- Dependability, ability to respond to emergencies, good work habits, self-motivation, dedication to serving vulnerable people, and the capacity to work well with others.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with short-deadlines
Full-time staff attorney positions require admission to practice law in Louisiana. Starting salary is based on years of experience, e.g., 0-1 years is $50,000 and increases on the candidate’s experience. Spanish-English bilingualism receives extra compensation. SLLS full-time employees are prohibited from engaging in the outside practice of law.
For more information about SLLS, job openings, and the benefits offered, please visit: www.SLLS.org/employment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume to Shannan Latino at slatino@slls.org.