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 Writerwhowillplay 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 Writerwill 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.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and strategic thinker who brings demonstrated success in government grantprospecting and proposal development, with the ability to manage multiple funding streams,deadlinesandprioritiesin a fast-paced, high impact environment.

As a key memberof NLSLA’sDevelopment team,the Grant Writer will build deepexpertiseingrantresearch, public fundingsystemsand requirements, working closely with program leadership,finance and executive staff to align fundingopportunitieswith organizational priorities and compliance obligations. While the primary focus is on government funding,the Grant Writer will also support targeted, program-specificproposals to private foundations as part of NLSLA’s broader fundraisingstrategyto increase unrestricted support.

This is an opportunity for a results‑oriented professional who is motivated by impact, thrives on collaboration and is committed to advancing equity and access to justice through high-quality, mission‑driven work.

In this role, you would report to the Director of Development. This position is exempt.

• 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…