Staff Attorney – Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP)

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County; El Monte (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bilingual supplement

Generous time off

Inclusive culture

Tech reimbursement

Job summary

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) seeks an attorney to join a holistic legal services team focused on removing housing barriers and serving residents across Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, and San Gabriel Valley.

You will report to the Supervising Attorney and engage in housing litigation, public benefits advocacy, and record clearing, while educating community partners through Know Your Rights trainings and outreach events.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active California State Bar license.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and serving low-income communities.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic legal services across housing, re-entry, and public benefits advocacy.
• Represent families and individuals facing housing instability with housing advocacy.
• Create and conduct Know Your Rights trainings and staffing outreach events.
• Maintain relationships with community partners by attending provider meetings.
• Travel to NLSLA program offices and courthouses as needed; work on-site at least two days weekly.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Change Lives and Transform Communities– Join OurPEHPTeam!

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides freeassistanceto over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We see the law as a powerful tool for socialchange,andwe’relooking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that a strong community is built through inclusivity. NLSLA is proud to foster an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and abilities, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

About the Role

The attorney will be part of a dynamic holistic legal services team that focuses on removing legal barriers to housing. The team is made up of passionate advocates focused on serving the needs of people experiencing housing instability in conjunction with acollaborative ofcommunity partners. This project serves community members across Los Angeles County, with an emphasis on the Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, and San Gabriel Valley. The attorney will have the opportunity to support community members with a variety of legal needs, which canincludeforinstancehousing litigation, public benefits advocacy, and record clearing services.

In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney. This position is exemptand temporary.

WhatYou’llDo

• Provide holistic and comprehensive legal services in a broad range of legal practice areas that reflect the varied needs of our community members, which canincludeforinstancehousing, re-entry, and public benefits advocacy.
• Representation of families and individuals facing housing instability, with a focus on housing advocacy.
• Creating and conducting training for community partners and community members, Know Your Rights workshops, and staffing community outreach events.
• Responsibility formaintainingrelationships with community partners by attending provider meetings.
• This position isdesignatedashybrid. Employeesarerequiredtowork on-site a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining time eligible for remote work as business needs allow. Specific in-office days may be set by the department or manager to support team collaboration and organizational priorities.
• Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may berequired.

WhatYou’llNeed

• A JD from an accredited law school and active California State Bar license.
• A demonstrated passion and commitment to public interest law and prior experienceassistinglow-income individuals and client groups, with a sensitivity to those in crisis.
• Strong research and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.
• Passion for NLSLA mission anddemonstratedcommitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals.
• Passion, empathy, and compassion for supporting people from different lived experiences.

Bonus Points

• Experience workingin a legal aidlaw firm.
• Background serving unhoused individuals or working in poverty law, with a demonstrated commitment to vulnerable communities.
• Significant experiencein housing law (typically two or more years).
• Are bilingual in Spanish, due to the high number of Spanish-speaking residents in the community, or in any of the other Los Angeles threshold languages, which is highly valued in our community outreach efforts.

WhyYou’llLove Working with Us

At NLSLA, we believe in supporting our staff as they grow in their careers and live balanced lives. We offer:

• Competitive Salary: $85,000–$93,000, based on experience.
• Monthly bilingualsupplementfor qualified employees. Note: Qualified employees with bilingualproficiencyare expected to provide in-languageassistancewhenfeasibleto support language access and in furtherance of NLSLA's mission.This expectation applies whether or not the employee receives the bilingual supplement.
• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on seniority, and12 daysof sick leave.Exempt employees are eligible for compensatory timein accordance withcompany policy.
• A Culture of Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
• Perks: Technology reimbursement to help you stay connected and equipped to do your best work.