Grant Writer

Change Lives and Transform Communities – Join Our Development Team!

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 175,000 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.

NLSLAseeksa highly skilled, strategic, and mission driven

Grant Writerwhowill play a critical role in securing the resources necessary to sustain and grow our work servicing low-income communities across Los Angeles County. Under the direction of the Director of Development, the Grant Writer will lead efforts to identify, pursue, and securepublic and private funding opportunities at the local,stateand federal levels. This position is central to advancing NLSLA’s mission by translating complex legal servicesworkinto compelling, competitive proposals that generate significant revenue insupportoffree civil legal services for vulnerable individuals and families.

• Research and assess funding opportunities to support provision of civil legal services in all areas that most impact low-income people including affordable housing and eviction defense, access to public benefits, support for domestic violence victims, access to healthcare, worker and consumer rights, and employment and training.
• Utilize and know how to navigate platforms, whichidentifypossible funding opportunities.
• Partner with advocates to learn about programs and emerging needs and be able to translate into a strong written narrativewith case story examples.
• Write andsubmitletters of inquiry, concept papers,and grant proposals to federal, state,county, andcity government agencies to support NLSLA’s legal advocacy priorities.
• Create andutilizedatabase systems to track grant applications and progress.
• Work with NLSLA Development and Fiscal Staff to develop materials and budgets for proposals.
• This position is designated as hybrid. Employees arerequiredto work on-site a minimum of four (4) 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.

• Bachelor'sdegree inPublic
  
  Policy, Political Science,English,orrelated field, or comparable work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in grant writing with a demonstrated track recordof securing public local, state and/or federal funding, and managing the full lifecycle of government grants, including prospecting, proposal development,and submission.
• Exceptionalresearch,writing,editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex legal,policy,and programmatic information into clear,persuasive and fundable proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities with precision,organization,and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• ExperienceleveragingAI tools to enhance grant research, drafting, and editing processes.
• Familiaritywithgrant research using otherfundraising sourcingresources.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, outcomes, and program metrics to strengthenproposalsand reports.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Self-directed with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• High degree of professionalism,discretion and sound judgment, particularly in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.
• Passion for NLSLA mission and demonstrated commitment…