Intake Paralegal (Housing, Family, Government Benefits and/or Employment)

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 Intake Paralegal. 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: Founded in 1929, LAFLA has approximately 123 employees. LAFLA has an operating budget of more than $16 million and operates five neighborhood offices and several off-site locations. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: • Interview and counsel clients; • Provide limited service to clients; • Respond to requests for assistance submitted via telephone, online intake, and walk-in applications; • Work in conjunction with staff attorneys in cases that involve housing, family, government benefits, employment law and other legal issues; • Work effectively as part of a team that includes attorneys, support staff, volunteers and students; • Participate in clinics and other community outreach projects; and • Other duties as assigned.