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Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership

Description: 

POSITION: Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership

(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 Staff Attorney – Medical Legal Partnership. 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

  •  Work effectively with medical personnel and in a medical environment to address the social determinants of health;
  •  Provide individual client assistance, policy advocacy, and work closely with community organizations;
  •  Handle caseload, counsel and advise clients on their legal rights, conduct legal research and writing and represent clients in court;
  •  Coordinate and conduct community education and outreach at community forums, continuing legal education seminars, and medical clinics;
  •  Assume general administrative responsibilities including grant compliance, timekeeping and case management;
  •  Advocacy may include civil litigation, administrative hearings, policy in substantive legal areas, and/or other issues affecting poverty communities; and
  •  Other duties as assigned.


 

Requirements: 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  •  Active membership in the California State Bar;
  •  Substantive knowledge of housing, family law, immigration law, or government benefits preferred;
  •  Ability to work effectively with hospital personnel, staff, volunteers, students, attorneys, and community members;
  •  Demonstrated ability to function professionally and effectively within a highly stressful environment;
  •  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; and
  •  Bilingual ability preferred.
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; 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.

Information

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