Housing Justice Paralegal – Advocacy & Housing Support

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology reimbursement

Job summary

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) seeks a PEHP Paralegal to join a team of advocates delivering holistic legal services to community members facing housing instability. You will work under attorney supervision across consumer issues, record clearing, eviction defense, public benefits, and more to remove barriers to safe housing.

The role reports to the Supervising Attorney and is hybrid, with on-site work required several days weekly and remote work possible otherwise.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification or equivalent law office experience required.
• BA/BS with 1 year of attorney-supervised legal work or HS diploma with 3 years relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and web-based case management platforms.
• Bilingual Spanish is highly valued and helpful in community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes with partners and support access to legal services.
• Maintain client files and ensure administrative compliance.
• Provide information and legal assistance under attorney supervision across varied issues.
• Participate in outreach events and meetings with community partners.
• Support the team with other duties as needed, within core responsibilities.

Education

Paralegal Certificate

BA/BS with 1 year legal experience

HS diploma with 3 years legal experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) seeks a PEHP Paralegal to join a team of advocates delivering holistic legal services to community members facing housing instability. You will work under attorney supervision across consumer issues, record clearing, eviction defense, public benefits, and more to remove barriers to safe housing.

The role reports to the Supervising Attorney and is hybrid, with on-site work required several days weekly and remote work possible otherwise.