Staff Litigation Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Staff Attorney (Stabilizing Families, Self-Help Legal Access Center)
NLSLA provides free assistance to more than 160,000 individuals and families a year through innovative projects that expand access to justice and address the most critical needs of people living in poverty throughout Los Angeles. We are a community of people who see the law as a powerful tool to fight for individual rights and social change. This value is embodied within the diversity of our community offerings and among the colleagues that help enliven our culture. The Staff Attorney is responsible for working on the Stabilizing Families project and will be working with Probate litigants assisting them in preparing Guardianships, clearing notes, providing necessary notices and preparing for the Guardianship hearings. This project will be operated out of NLSLA self-help legal access center for Los Angeles County and will work with self-help staff and volunteers located at the Pomona, Antelope Valley, Chatsworth, and Van Nuys courthouses. The Staff Attorney will also interview self-represented persons seeking assistance on probate and civil court law matters, including family and housing issues and provide educational materials and information in order to access the court system.
In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney and a career path may result in future opportunities as a Senior Attorney. YOU THRIVE IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT and excel at moving through tasks and problem solving independently.
YOU ARE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR that knows when to ask for help, how to contribute to the team, and how to receive feedback and apply it to your work performance.
Assist in conducting family, consumer, housing or other civil matter workshops for individuals and training volunteers.
Worked in a legal aid law firm.
Previous experience in civil litigation, preferably in landlord/tenant, consumer, or family law.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.
A JD from an accredited law school.
Active California State Bar license or have taken the California bar exam and are awaiting results.
Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.
Passion for NLSLA mission and demonstrated commitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals.
15 paid holidays per year
~Medical, dental, and vision insurance; and EAP.
~ Monthly bilingual supplement.
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