Attorney (Housing and Communities Workgroup, Subsidized Housing Project)
Description:
Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!
The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved — leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. With more than 90 years of service, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 190 employees, including more than 90 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org
The Housing and Communities Workgroup prevents unfair displacement and preserves and expands affordable housing. It also defends the rights of unhoused individuals and families and provides legal support to community-based organizations seeking to build healthy, economically vibrant communities.
Subsidized Housing Project: This is a new project consisting of one attorney and one paralegal to specifically work on subsidized housing issues. This person should be, or will become, a leader in this field.
LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Attorney.
Requirements:
POSITION: ATTORNEY- Housing and Communities Workgroup,
Subsidized Housing Project
LOCATION: South Los Angeles Community Office*
SALARY: $65,000- $77,514 with excellent benefits
AVAILABILITY: December 1, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled.
NOTE – This position is part of a special program created using designated funds. There is no assurance of ongoing funding or employment beyond 36 months.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Active membership in the California State Bar;
• Litigation experience in Superior and Federal Courts;
• Demonstrated knowledge of subsidized housing;
• Public policy advocacy and/or community lawyering experience is considered a plus;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Experience with diverse client population and a commitment to promoting anti-racism;
• Experience handling a variety of legal matters impacting poor and low income populations;
• Ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously; and
• Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Provide direct representation and assistance to clients facing legal issues related to their subsidized housing;
• Provide education to advocates and the community around subsidized housing;
• Develop case strategies and work plans for matters assigned;
• Draft pleadings, legal documents, trial memoranda, appellate briefs and community education materials;
• Actively participate in community groups and coalitions on issues, such as systemic racism, impacting service-eligible populations;
• Work on public policy issues impacting low income individuals and communities including issues of systemic racism.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION - LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. Please visit https://lafla.org/get-involved/careers/ for our salary scale for union, non-management staff.
To Apply:
HOW TO APPLY - Please submit a cover letter and resume online to jobs@lafla.org. Include “Attorney-Housing and Communities (Mobile Home Advocacy)” in the subject line.
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 race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.
NOTE: LAFLA requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with the exception of staff who are entitled to a reasonable accommodation due to a medical disability or sincerely held religious belief under the law. You will be required to submit proof that you are fully vaccinated upon hire.
Information
Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2022
Organization Information:
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
1550 W 8th St
Los Angeles, CA
90017
United States
Phone:
323-801-7945
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