Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County · 4 months ago
Director of Housing & Homelessness Prevention
Glendale Program Office
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expNeighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. The Director of Housing and Homelessness Prevention is responsible for executing NLSLA’s vision for securing affordable housing for vulnerable Angelenos and overseeing various housing advocacy teams. This role involves monitoring systemic issues affecting low-income individuals and providing professional development opportunities for housing advocates.
Legal
Responsibilities
Oversee housing advocacy, leading supervisors and staff attorneys to pursue all aspects of housing litigation, administrative hearing representation, and other administrative advocacy
Maintain expertise on a range of housing issues affecting low-income individuals
Oversee the supervisors of the Stay Housed LA, PEHP, and Shriver Housing Project-LA teams, providing support, mentorship and guidance
Provide formal trainings on housing law to NLSLA advocates and pro bono partners
Support NLSLA housing attorneys as needed (for example, consulting on cases, accompanying less-experienced attorneys to court, and serving as a second chair at trial)
Engage in outreach and education to tenant and community groups
Manage NLSLA’s Stay Housed contract
Participate as a member of NLSLA’s Senior Team to help guide and implement the program’s vision and priorities
Qualification
Required
A JD from an accredited law school and an active California State Bar license
Minimum of seven (7) years of prior experience working on housing issues, and particularly those that impact low-income tenants and unhoused individuals
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and/or leadership experience
Effective oral and written communication skills
Passion for NLSLA's mission and a demonstrated commitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals
Patience and sensitivity for people who have experienced trauma or are in crisis situations
Knowledge of MS Office, Windows, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms
Preferred
Have previous experience working in a legal aid or public interest law organization
Have experience in a senior leadership role, demonstrating the ability to engage in a high-level strategic planning and organizational decision-making
Have experience as a senior attorney, managing complex legal matters and mentoring junior attorneys
Are bilingual in Spanish, due to the high number of Spanish-speaking residents in the community, or in any of the other Los Angeles threshold languages, which is highly valued in our community outreach efforts
Have experience conducting jury trials
Have worked with the City of Los Angeles, or the County of Los Angeles, or the Los Angeles Superior Court
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: A 35-hour workweek and a hybrid work schedule to help you balance professional and personal commitments.
Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on seniority, and 12 days of sick leave. Exempt employees are eligible for compensatory time in accordance with company policy.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of plan options.
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and options for voluntary contributions.
Monthly bilingual supplement for qualified employees.
Loan Repayment Assistance Program, which provides law school student loan repayment assistance for eligible individuals.
A Culture of Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
Perks: Technology reimbursement to help you stay connected and equipped to do your best work.
Company
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Each year Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to more than 100,000 individuals and families through innovative projects that expand access to justice and address the most critical needs of Los Angeles’ poverty communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yvonne Mariajimenez
President & CEO
Kiali Sacramento
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