Attorney - Client Intake Workgroup
POSITION: ATTORNEY- Client Intake Workgroup
Temporary 12 month Position
LOCATION: TBD
SALARY: $56,000 to 62,329 annual DOE, excellent benefits
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is the frontline law firm for low-income people in Los Angeles and is currently accepting applications for the position of Attorney. LAFLA seeks to achieve equal justice for poor and low-income people in greater Los Angeles. We change lives through direct representation, systems change, and community education.
The Organization: LAFLA (www.LAFLA.org) consists of approximately 120 employees, including 65 attorneys. The program has an annual operating budget of more than 14 million, and operates five neighborhood offices, four self-help legal access centers and three courthouse-based domestic violence/family law clinics.
Client Intake Workgroup: The Client Intake Workgroup handles all client intake coming into LAFLA from our call center, online intake, and clients walking into our offices.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney, the staff attorney will:
- Provide counsel and advice and limited service to clients via our various intake systems;
- Triage walk-in requests for assistance;
- Assist in the supervision of volunteers and students;
- Work closely with intake screeners and intake paralegals;
- Ensure timely and appropriate responses to incoming requests for legal assistance;
- Strategize on improving client access to LAFLA; and
- Train other LAFLA staff on intake.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active membership in the California State Bar;
- One to three years experience as an attorney;
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable law and community legal needs;
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail;
- Excellent written and verbal communication;
- Experience with diverse client population;
- Experience handling a variety of legal matters impacting poor and low income populations;
- Exempt employees shall work evenings and weekends as necessitated by job duties to meet professional duties to clients;
- Spanish language ability preferred.
Please submit a resume to Diane Talamantez, Human Resources, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, 1550 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles, 90017; jobs@lafla.org; (323)801-7945 via fax.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - A one year probationary period will be required.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of age, race, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability.