Managing Attorney – Veterans Justice Project Workgroup

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About the Position:

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!

About the Position:

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!

The Organization: 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 healthy, 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.

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The Veterans Justice Center advocates on behalf of Veterans to obtain life-sustaining income, health, and housing benefits; dismiss tickets and expunge convictions so Veterans can have a fresh start; upgrade unjust less-than-honorable military discharges; and prevent Veteran homelessness.

LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Managing Attorney of the Restoring Communities Workgroup.

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar;
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the practice of law, including broad experience in lawyering skills, including client interviewing, legal research, writing, drafting, negotiation, law and motion and discovery techniques, and trial and appellate work;
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of low-income people and/or the Veteran community;
• Demonstrated knowledge of at least one of the following substantive areas of transformative justice: re-entry work, housing, and/or Veterans benefits, including service-connected appeals and discharge upgrades;
• Community lawyering experience is considered a plus;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to handle and supervise the legal work of others engaged in direct services, policy advocacy, transactional work, and/or litigation;
• Knowledge of basic principles of administration and supervision;
• Previous experience in a legal services program preferred;
• Experience with diverse client populations and a commitment to promoting anti-racism;
• Ability to work as part of a management team;
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff effectively at all levels of the Foundation;
• Experience managing and implementing grants and preparing grant reports preferred; and
• Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.

• Responsible for the oversight and administration of approximately three attorneys and one paralegal in the Veterans Justice Center in areas that affect veterans such as, but not limited to Veterans…