Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County · 1 week ago
Staff Attorney - Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP)
El Monte, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$78K/yr - $86K/yr
2+ 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 attorney will be part of a dynamic holistic legal services team focused on removing legal barriers to housing and supporting community members with various legal needs.
Legal
Responsibilities
Provide holistic and comprehensive legal services in a broad range of legal practice areas that reflect the varied needs of our community members, which can include for instance housing, re-entry, and public benefits advocacy
Representation of families and individuals facing housing instability, with a focus on housing advocacy
Creating and conducting training for community partners and community members, Know Your Rights workshops, and staffing community outreach events
Responsibility for maintaining relationships with community partners by attending provider meetings
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
Required
A JD from an accredited law school and active California State Bar license
A demonstrated passion and commitment to public interest law and prior experience assisting low-income individuals and client groups, with a sensitivity to those in crisis
Strong research and organizational skills
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Well-developed analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
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
Experience working in a legal aid law firm
Background serving unhoused individuals or working in poverty law, with a demonstrated commitment to vulnerable communities
Significant experience in housing law (typically two or more years)
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
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.
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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