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Staff Attorney - San Fernando Self-Help Center

Description: 

Be a part of history! Join the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) and become part of an energetic team of advocates that provides a wide-range of legal services aimed to address issues that disproportionately impact the poor. These services include litigation, providing training and technical assistance, and community education. NLSLA is seeking a Staff Attorney for its San Fernando Self Help Legal Access Center. The ideal candidate will be a skillful attorney who can excel in a fast-paced, dynamic anti-poverty law practice. The candidate must have a demonstrated passion and commitment to public interest law and prior experience serving low-income individualswith a sensitivity to those in crisis. The ideal candidate must possess excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with litigants, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public. Ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers. Of critical importance is that the candidate be self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is required. Position: Staff Attorney. Located at Self-Help Legal Access Center (San Fernando). Travel required throughout NLS service areas

Availability: Open Immediately.

Compensation: Salary $48,570 - $75,963 - Commensurate with experience. Excellent Benefits which include: choice of medical, dental, vision; life and disability insurance plans; 125 plan; 403(b) with employer contribution, loan reimbursement, bilingual pay supplement, sick and vacation pay, and 13 employer-paid holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for working with NLSLA staff and volunteers to operate self-help legal access center for Los Angeles County located at the San Fernando courthouse. The Staff Attorney will interview unrepresented persons seeking assistance on civil law matters, including family and housing issues and provide educational materials and information in order to access the court system. Will work collaboratively with judiciary, court staff and CA Bar to improve pro per access to the court. Assist in conducting family and/or housing workshops for individuals and training volunteers.

About NLSLA: NLSLA is one of Los Angeles County's leading public interest law offices and has been the primary legal aid program serving the cities of Burbank and Glendale and the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys for more than 48 years and the city of Pasadena and San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys since 2001. The NLSLA staff of 100+, including 40 lawyers, provides legal assistance to low-income individuals, families and groups in the areas of family law and domestic violence, housing, health care, education, public benefits, economic and job development, immigrant rights, consumer rights and environmental justice. The NLSLA headquarters is located in Glendale, CA with branch offices in Pacoima, and El Monte. Through a combination of individual representation, high impact litigation, self-help services and public policy advocacy, NLSLA combats the immediate and long-lasting effects of poverty and expands access to health, opportunity and justice in Los Angeles’ diverse neighborhoods. Founded in response to the nation’s War on Poverty, each year NLSLA provides free assistance to more than 80,000 individuals and families through innovative projects that address the most critical needs of impoverished communities.

Requirements: 

Minimum Qualifications: Highly motivated Attorney passionate about public service work with a minimum of 2 years experience in civil litigation, preferably in landlord/tenant or family law. Shall enjoy working with the public and available to work from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Current membership in the California Bar and bilingual skills in the Spanish language required.

To Apply: 

To apply: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to: Elizabeth Brown, Director of Human Resources Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County 1102 E. Chevy Chase Drive Glendale, CA 91205 Fax: (818) 291-1790 E-mail: employment@nls-la.org NLSLA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, people with disabilities and veterans.

Information

Submission Deadline: 
November 5, 2014
Organization Information: 
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
1102 E. Chevy Chase Dr.
Glendale, CA 91205
United States