Attorney (UD) - Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP)

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County • El Monte, CA

2d • $85,000 - $93,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level