Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership
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.
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.
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.