Staff Attorney - Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project; PEHP

Overview

Change Lives and Transform Communities – Join Our PEHP Team! Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and foster an environment that welcomes all backgrounds and abilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The attorney will be part of a dynamic holistic legal services team focused on removing legal barriers to housing. The team serves community members across Los Angeles County, with emphasis on the Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, and San Gabriel Valley. The attorney will support community members with a variety of legal needs, including housing litigation, public benefits advocacy, and record clearing services.

You will report to the Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt and temporary.

• Provide holistic and comprehensive legal services in a broad range of practice areas reflecting community needs (e.g., housing, re-entry, and public benefits advocacy).
• Represent families and individuals facing housing instability with a focus on housing advocacy.
• Create and conduct trainings for community partners and community members, including Know Your Rights workshops, and staff community outreach events.
• Maintain relationships with community partners by attending provider meetings.
• Work in a hybrid model: on-site a minimum of two days per week with remaining time eligible for remote work as needed. Specific in-office days may be set by the department or manager.
• Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may be required.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active California State Bar license.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to public interest law and prior experience assisting low-income individuals and client groups, with 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’s mission and commitment to advocating for the rights of low-income individuals.
• Empathy and compassion for supporting people from diverse lived experiences.

• Experience working in a legal aid law firm.
• Background serving unhoused individuals or working in poverty law with a commitment to vulnerable communities.
• Significant experience in housing law (typically two or more years).
• Spanish or other Los Angeles threshold languages proficiency is highly valued for community outreach.

At NLSLA, we support staff growth and work-life balance. We offer:

• Competitive Salary: $78,000–$86,000, based on experience.
• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on seniority, and 12 days of sick leave. Exempt employees may receive compensatory time according to policy.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan options;
  Basic Life and AD&D Insurance;
  Long-Term Disability Insurance;
  Monthly bilingual supplement for qualified employees;
  Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
• A Culture of Inclusion: A respectful, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
• Perks:
  Technology reimbursement to stay connected and equipped to do your best work.