Supervising Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles

Join the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) and become part of an energetic team of advocates that provide a wide-range of legal services aimed to address issues that disproportionately impact the poor. These services include litigation, providing training and technical assistance, and community education.

Position:
NLSLA is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead its Family Law and Immigration Team, comprised of lawyers, paralegals and a legal secretary. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated passion and commitment to working with survivors of domestic violence or other similar client populations with a sensitivity to those in crisis. The Supervising Attorney will lead, mentor and support the team in its advocacy, including direct services, systemic advocacy, and community education.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a member of NLSLA’s Leadership Team and contribute to the coordination of services in carrying out the mission of the organization
• Oversee all aspects of the Family Law and Immigration Team, including:

mentor and support the team in its advocacy, including direct services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
professional development of the team members

managing grants and projects

coordinating program-wide advocacy efforts partnering with various stakeholders

• Frequently travel throughout Los Angeles County

Qualifications:

• Attorney licensed to practice law in California with a minimum of five years’ experience in either immigration law or family law
• Experience handling administrative hearings, court hearings and trials
• Experience or demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor a team of attorneys and
• paralegals
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to public interest law and prior experience
• serving low-income individuals
• Experience working with individuals in crisis and/or survivors of domestic violence.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain community partnerships
• Research and analytical skills; effective communicator
• Organizational skills and ability to oversee multiple projects
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination is required, which is a condition of employment. Reasonable
• accommodations will be considered

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
Lambreni Waddell, Chief of Staff & Interim Director of Human Resources
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
1102

E. Chevy Chase Drive
Glendale, CA 91205
Fax:  E-mail: employment