Attorney; UD; Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project; PEHP

Description

Change Lives and Transform Communities – Join Our PEHP Team!

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. We see the law as a powerful tool for social change, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that a strong community is built through inclusivity. NLSLA is proud to foster an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and abilities, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The attorney will be part of a dynamic legal services team and focus on providing critical eviction defense advocacy for vulnerable community members. In this impactful role, you will represent tenants facing eviction and defend them in pivotal court proceedings. From pleadings to trial, you will address all stages of litigation and collaborate with talented and passionate advocates.

In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt.

• Defend tenants in unlawful detainer cases, advocating for their right to housing stability.
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring that each client receives personalized, high-quality legal assistance.
• Create and conduct 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned reasonably related to the position and generally within the same level and classification as core responsibilities.
• 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. Any out-of-state work is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from HR.
• Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may be required.

• A JD from an accredited law school.
• An active California State Bar license (or the ability to register as a Legal Aid Attorney within 30 days of hire).
• 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.

• Experience working in a legal aid law firm.
• Background serving 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.

At NLSLA, we believe in supporting our staff as they grow in their careers and live balanced lives. We offer:

• Competitive Salary
  : $85,000–$93,000, based on experience.
• Generous Time Off
  : 18 paid holidays, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on seniority, and 12 days of…