Disaster Legal Services Lead Attorney

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Hybrid work schedule

Bilingual supplements

Student loan reimbursements

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead a Pro Bono Disaster Legal Services Team. You will oversee a team of 3+ staff, manage disaster clinics and impact litigation, and coordinate with management to deliver high-quality civil legal services to wildfire-affected clients.

You will supervise attorneys and staff, handle case reviews, timekeeping, and performance evaluations, and collaborate with pro bono partners on disaster-related clinics, housing,

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 4–7 years of legal practice experience including case load management, legal research, writing, negotiations, litigation and discovery in state and federal courts.
• Willingness to serve as a generalist in legal services and take on responsibility quickly.
• Knowledge of FEMA appeals, Disaster SBA loans, and related disaster legal issues.
• Experience in consumer protection, public benefits, housing law, and/or disaster response is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise the legal work of others in direct legal services, policy advocacy, litigation, and impact cases.
• Knowledge of basic administration and management principles.
• Prior experience in a poverty legal services program preferred; ability to meet deadlines and multitask with attention to detail.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to relate to diverse individuals respectfully.
• Ability to work with diverse staff and partners, including courts, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Willingness to work beyond 7.5-hour days when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead disaster legal services practice area by prioritizing cases and assigning work to meet community needs.
• Supervise attorneys and staff in disaster response legal work.
• Conduct regular case reviews to ensure legal services align with LAFLA priorities and maximize resources.
• Manage timekeeping and perform performance evaluations of disaster staff.
• Collaborate with LAFLA staff and pro bono partners on disaster clinics and projects.
• Provide disaster legal services related to FEMA, housing, landlord-tenant, mortgage, home repair contracts, and property insurance claims.
• Litigate cases in Los Angeles County courthouses and represent clients at hearings as needed.
• Partner with community organizations and pro bono partners on disaster-related policy issues.
• Engage in training and resource development and contribute to grant compliance.
• Mentor pro bono attorneys working on disaster-related cases assigned by LAFLA.

Skills

Legal practice

Case management

Legal research

Written communication

Negotiation

Litigation

Job description

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead a Pro Bono Disaster Legal Services Team. You will oversee a team of 3+ staff, manage disaster clinics and impact litigation, and coordinate with management to deliver high-quality civil legal services to wildfire-affected clients.

You will supervise attorneys and staff, handle case reviews, timekeeping, and performance evaluations, and collaborate with pro bono partners on disaster-related clinics, housing,