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Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County · 3 days ago

Post Graduate Fellow- Stay Housed LA Project

Glendale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$71K/yr - $71K/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. The Post Graduate Fellow will assist in defending tenants against eviction and provide legal information and resources as part of a county-wide right to counsel program.

Legal

Responsibilities

Assist with defending tenants against eviction in all stages of litigation

Responsibilities include interviewing and counseling clients affected by housing issues, participating in clinics and other community outreach projects, working on policy issues relating to eviction and/or housing, and representing subsidized housing clients in administrative hearings and writs

Fellows may be required to travel to NLSLA branch offices, courts, government agencies, shelters and community-based organizations throughout Los Angeles County

This position is hybrid. Employees are required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week, as in-person presence is considered essential to the role

Qualification

California Bar ExamTenants' rights advocacyLegal representationMicrosoft Office SuiteEmpathyBilingual in SpanishOral communicationWritten communicationCollaborationFast-paced environment

Required

Candidates must be planning to take the California Bar Exam in February or July 2026

Demonstrated commitment to tenants' rights

Strong oral/written communication skills coupled with an ability to employ patience and sensitivity when working with people in crisis

Excel at working collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, 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

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

Prior experience working in a legal aid law firm

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