Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles · 21 hours ago
Attorney – Unhoused People’s Justice Project
Los Angeles, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expLegal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to increasing access to justice for the most underserved communities in Greater Los Angeles. The Attorney for the Unhoused People’s Justice Project will work on litigation and policy advocacy aimed at securing the civil rights of unhoused individuals, while collaborating with community organizations to promote housing justice.
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Responsibilities
Work on a litigation team to complete litigation tasks, including drafting and responding to discovery, document review, and document management
Fact investigation and case development, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing documentation, and drafting declarations
Legal research
Assist with preparation of motions, pleadings, and court documents
Participate in coalition work to achieve policy goals
Work on policy issues related to homelessness and criminalization
Provide direct representation to individual clients, including providing advice and counsel and representing clients in administrative proceedings
Assist with the development of know your rights materials and provide trainings to the community
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience: 1-6 years
Active membership in the California State Bar
Litigation experience in state and/or federal court
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage a diversity of tasks and multiple active cases simultaneously
Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.5 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 37 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate
Preferred
Public policy advocacy and/or community lawyering experience is considered a plus
Experience working with unhoused persons helpful
Experience with diverse client population and a commitment to promoting anti-racism
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
Life insurance
Long-term disability and long-term care insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Bilingual supplements
Law student loan reimbursements
Cell phone stipend
Wellness related benefits and employee assistance programs
Wellness Friday video sessions
A wellness content library
15 LAFLA observed holidays
Generous time off benefits
Company
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization that offers education, homes, and employment opportunities to communities.
51-200 employees
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