Paralegal- Stay Housed LA Program

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County•Glendale, CA

2d•$57,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) is seeking a paralegal to join its eviction defense team through the Stay Housed LA program. The position assists and represents tenants facing eviction and contributes to a county-wide right to counsel program by meeting with tenants and supporting attorneys. The role reports to the Associate Supervising Attorney and is non-exempt. This is a hybrid position: employees must work on-site at least two days per week, with remaining time potentially eligible for remote work as business needs allow. Department or manager may set specific in-office days. Out-of-state work is prohibited without prior HR approval. Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may be required. The role may also include helping tenants with subsidized housing termination hearings. NLSLA is a unionized workplace, and union membership is a condition of employment. The organization describes a commitment to inclusion, belonging, equitable practices, community engagement, and a respectful workplace.

Requirements

Possess a paralegal certificate; or a bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience working in a law office or other legal setting under a licensed attorney’s supervision, certified by a letter; or a high school degree plus three years of such supervised experience, certified by a letter, with the experience and training completed no later than December 31, 2003.
Excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills.
Previous experience maintaining case notes and client files in a case management system such as Legal Server.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.
Passion for NLSLA’s 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.
Prior experience serving low-income individuals and client groups in housing and eviction matters, with sensitivity to people in crisis.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another Los Angeles threshold language; Spanish is particularly valued due to the high number of Spanish-speaking residents in the community.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with housing attorneys to provide advocacy and litigation support.
Conduct client interviews and intake.
Maintain calendar appointments.
Draft legal documents and conduct legal research.
Assist with court filings.
File CPRA requests and complaints with local government agencies.
Submit referrals for clients with local agencies.
Provide clients with resources and appropriate materials.
May participate in outreach and tenants’ rights workshops.
May provide legal information, counsel, and advice to tenants under an attorney’s supervision.
Maintain client files and important documents, and communicate regularly with clients.
Perform clerical duties, including obtaining court case documents electronically and in person, scheduling meetings and conference calls, and other assigned tasks.
May assist tenants with subsidized housing termination hearings.
Perform other duties reasonably related to the position and generally within the same level and classification as core responsibilities.

Benefits

$31.32–$35.71 per hour, equivalent to approximately $57,000–$65,000 annually based on a 35-hour work week, depending on experience.
18 paid holidays.
Two to five weeks of vacation depending on seniority.
12 days of sick leave.
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 voluntary contribution options.
Monthly bilingual supplement for qualified employees who pass a language proficiency examination.
Technology reimbursement.
Inclusive work environment.