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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 month ago

Attorney - Unhoused Peoples Justice Project

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$88K/yr - $108K/yr

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area. They are seeking an Attorney for the Unhoused Peoples Justice Project to work on systemic litigation and provide direct representation for unhoused residents.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Work alongside community organizations, unhoused residents, and tenants to fight against the criminalization of homelessness and poverty
Bring systemic litigation in state and federal court to secure the civil rights of unhoused people
Support policy advocacy solutions that are driven by the needs of unhoused communities
Provide direct representation to unhoused residents in Los Angeles
Work along other UPJP team members, co-counsel, and community members to develop and advance movement-driven solutions to advance the goal of housing justice and the end of criminalization

Qualification

Civil rights litigationPolicy advocacyDirect legal representationCommunity engagementCollaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the California State Bar
Experience in civil rights law, housing law, or related areas
Strong commitment to social justice and advocacy for unhoused populations
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and stakeholders
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously
Willingness to engage in community outreach and education

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

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National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.3M
Key Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

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April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
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Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

Lumina’s newest Racial Justice and Equity Fund grants bring awards in 2021-22 to nearly $10M
2025-02-28
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