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

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 see the law as a powerful tool for social change, and we’re looking 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 a collaborative of community 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 can include, for instance, housing litigation, public benefits advocacy, and record clearing services.

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

What You’ll Do

• Provide holistic and comprehensive legal services in a broad range of legal practice areas that reflect the varied needs of our community members, which can include, for instance, housing, 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 for maintaining relationships with community partners by attending provider meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned reasonably related to the position and generally within the same level and classification as core responsibilities.
• This position is designated as hybrid. Employees are?required?to work 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. Any out-of-state work is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from HR.
• Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may be required.