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Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County · 4 hours ago

Staff Attorney – Stay Housed LA Program

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$78K/yr - $86K/yr

Neighborhood 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. They are seeking a licensed attorney to join their eviction defense team to defend tenants against eviction and manage a varied caseload related to housing matters.

Legal

Responsibilities

Provide counsel and advice on a variety of housing matters and represent tenants in administrative hearings with local housing authorities and through trial in unlawful detainer proceedings

Manage a varied caseload

Operate weekly "know your rights" clinics for tenants

Prepare educational materials

Participate in community events

Collaborate with pro bono partners

Work with student volunteers and pro bono volunteers

This position is designated as hybrid. Employees are required to work on-site a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining time eligible for remote work as business needs allow. Specific in-office days may be set by the department or manager to support team collaboration and organizational priorities

Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may be required

Qualification

JD from accredited law schoolCalifornia State Bar licenseLegal advocacy for low-incomeMS Office proficiencyBilingual in SpanishEmpathyCompassionPatienceSensitivity

Required

A JD from an accredited law school and either an active California State Bar license, or licensed and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction and accepted as a Registered Legal Aid Attorney (RLAA) by the State Bar of California within 30 days of hire

Knowledge of MS Office, Windows, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms

Passion for NLSLA mission and demonstrated commitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals

Passion, empathy, and compassion for supporting people from different lived experiences

Patience and sensitivity with people who have experienced trauma, or are in crisis situations

Preferred

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

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.

Founded in 1965