Associate Attorney

Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Associate Attorney. This is a great opportunity for a highly-motivated attorney be an integral part of a growing firm. You will represent clients in unlawful detainer and other civil proceedings, as well as administrative hearings with the City of Los Angeles and/or the rent control board. Responsibilities: Represent clients in court or before government agencies Represent landlords and affordable housing providers in housing-related issues, including: inception/termination of tenancy; Fair Housing and similar complaints. Motion practice, including drafting complaints/responsive pleadings. Draft and argue your own motions in court Propound and respond to discovery Take and defend depositions Prepare and draft legal documents Advise clients on business and legal transactions Negotiate settlements for legal disputes Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law Qualifications: Prior civil litigation experience preferred Previous experience in unlawful detainer preferred Bilingual English/Spanish Speaker preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be a licensed State Bar of California member; no paralegals, legal assistants, or office managers needed. Salary range is $100K to $150K, or commensurate with experience. Company Description The Law Offices of Ada Cordero-Sacks, Esq. helps individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with a wide variety of issues, including: Landlord-Tenant/Fair Housing/Issues with HUD/LAHD/HACLA Civil Litigation Issues with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Representing Homeowners' Associations Ada Cordero-Sacks, Esq., MA is one of Los Angeles' premier multifamily attorneys and is an expert in guiding projects through state and federal housing agencies. Ada has a master's degree in Urban Planning from UCLA and has worked for the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and others.

Company Description The Law Offices of Ada Cordero-Sacks, Esq. helps individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with a wide variety of issues, including: Landlord-Tenant/Fair Housing/Issues with HUD/LAHD/HACLA Civil Litigation Issues with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Representing Homeowners' Associations Ada Cordero-Sacks, Esq., MA is one of Los Angeles' premier multifamily attorneys and is an expert in guiding projects through state and federal housing agencies. Ada has a master's degree in Urban Planning from UCLA and has worked for the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and others.