Eviction Defense Paralegal — Hybrid Role for Social Justice

Neighborhood-Legal-Services-of-Los-Angeles-County; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology reimbursement

Bilingual language supplement

Job summary

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) is seeking a paralegal for the Stay Housed LA eviction defense program. You will work with housing attorneys to support tenants facing eviction and help staff ensure access to counsel.

The role involves reporting to the Associate Supervising Attorney, and is hybrid with on-site two days per week and some remote work as needed. Travel may be required across LA County.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or equivalent legal training required.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law office or similar setting.
• Strong organizational, administrative and writing skills.
• Experience maintaining case notes in a case management system.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel and web-based case management platforms.
• Commitment to advocating for low-income clients and immigrant communities.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and conduct intake, draft legal documents, assist with court filings.
• File CPRA requests and complaints with local agencies; submit referrals.
• Provide clients with resources and materials; maintain files and communications.
• Assist with outreach and tenants' rights workshops; provide information under supervision.
• Schedule meetings, manage case documents electronically and in person.
• Support housing termination hearings when needed; travel to offices and courthouses as required.

Skills

Paralegal research

Client interviews

Writing & documentation

Phone/e-communication

Education

Paralegal Certificate

BA/BS with 1 year legal experience

HS diploma with 3 years legal experience

Tools

Legal Server

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) is seeking a paralegal for the Stay Housed LA eviction defense program. You will work with housing attorneys to support tenants facing eviction and help staff ensure access to counsel.

The role involves reporting to the Associate Supervising Attorney, and is hybrid with on-site two days per week and some remote work as needed. Travel may be required across LA County.