Paralegal; Korean Speaking – Asian Pacific Islander; API Community Outreach Project​/Stay Ho

Paralegal (Korean Speaking) – Asian Pacific Islander (API) Community Outreach Project / Stay Housed LA

Join to apply for the Paralegal (Korean Speaking) – Asian Pacific Islander (API) Community Outreach Project / Stay Housed LA role at Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!

LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self‑sufficiency.

Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self‑help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the front lines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long‑term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved.

The Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Community Outreach Project provides linguistically accessible, culturally intelligent, trauma‑informed help to API clients in their preferred language, with access to all LAFLA services.

LAFLA is part of the Stay Housed LA Coalition which is comprised of dozens of legal services organizations and tenant organising community‑based organizations. LAFLA is the lead contractor for eviction defense and prevention contracts with the County and City of Los Angeles.

• A four (4) year college degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• One (1) year relevant work or volunteer experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Korean.
• Experience in providing assistance to low‑income or homeless individuals, including interviewing.
• Experience working in diverse poverty law issues preferred.
• Some knowledge of landlord‑tenant law preferred.
• Self‑motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, with ability to work on high‑volume caseload.
• Ability to be flexible in job duties.

• Work in conjunction with the staff attorneys.
• Interview and counsel clients on various legal issues.
• Draft pleadings such as unlawful detainer answers, declarations, and discovery.
• Participate in clinics and other community outreach projects.
• Work effectively as part of a team including other attorneys, support staff, and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please submit a cover letter and resume online to spwgjobs. Include “Paralegal (Korean Speaking) – API” in the subject line.

A nine‑month probationary period will be required.

Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and…