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Staff Attorney - Homeless Prevention

Description: 

POSITION: STAFF ATTORNEY- HOMELESS PREVENTION
LOCATION: Various Offices
SALARY:
AVAILABILITY: April 1, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled

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 Staff 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.
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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  •  Interview and counsel clients on various legal issues;
  •  Work collaboratively with case managers to provide holistic services;
  •  Represent tenants facing eviction in court;
  •  Assist clients with government benefits applications and appeals;
  •  Advocate for employment-related benefits for low-income workers wrongfully denied;
  •  Participate in clinics and other community outreach projects;
  •  Work on policy issues relating to homelessness and holistic services;
  •  Represent subsidized housing clients at administrative hearings;
  •  Learn legal areas such as expungement of criminal records, debt relief and restoration of license to remove clients’ legal barriers to housing and benefits; and
  •  Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements: 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  •  Active membership in the California State Bar;
  •  Prefer experience working in diverse poverty law issues;
  •  Some knowledge of, landlord-tenant law, government benefits, or criminal expungement is preferred;
  •  Ability to work effectively with a large caseload;
  •  Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of low-income and homeless individuals;
  •  Ability to work effectively as part of a team including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and students;
  •  Demonstrated ability to function professionally and effectively within a highly stressful environment;
  •  Ability to work effectively with staff members from outside community based organizations, government agencies, and homeless service providers;
  •  Excellent writing and public speaking skills; and
  •  Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessitated by job duties to meet professional duties to clients.
To Apply: 

Please submit a resume to Diane Talamantez, Human Resources, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, 1550 W. 8 th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 to jobs@lafla.org; or via fax to (323)801-7945.

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.

Information

Submission Deadline: 
April 28, 2018
Organization Information: 
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
United States