What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP) position at Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County?
Job Type
Full-time, Temporary
Description
NLSLA provides free assistance to more than 175,000 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. Our work aims to unravel entrenched disparities that have resulted from longstanding injustice, systemic racism, and institutionalized inequality.
As such, we know that a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences enhance our vision. This value is embodied within the diversity of our community offerings and among the colleagues that help enliven our culture. Cultivating an inclusive work environment that values a range of talent and ideas is a top priority for us. We enthusiastically encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
ABOUT THIS POSITION :
The PEHP Paralegal will be part of a team of passionate advocates focused on providing holistic legal services to community members experiencing homelessness and those at imminent risk of homelessness. Through PEHP, NLSLA serves some of our most vulnerable community members through a collaboration with homeless service providers across Los Angeles County.
The PEHP Paralegal is committed to assisting community members with a variety of legal issues under appropriate attorney supervision. These legal areas include consumer issues, record clearing relief, eviction defense, public benefits, and more. PEHP's mission is to utilize a holistic approach to remove legal barriers to housing and support our clients in their journey to secure safe and stable housing.
In this role, the PEHP Paralegal will report to the Supervising Attorney and a career path may result in future opportunities as a Senior Paralegal. This position is non-exempt and temporary with the potential to become permanent.
THIS POSITION MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF :
- YOU ARE AN INCLUSIVE COLLABORATOR and enjoy working on varied projects and assignments.
- YOU THRIVE IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT?and excel at moving through tasks and problem solving independently.
- YOU EMBRACE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN and can quickly understand new information and systems.
- YOU DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF?and can maintain a positive attitude and goal-oriented focus.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE :
Requirements
HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT :
For this role, the ideal candidate has :
WHAT YOU'LL NEED ON DAY ONE :
WHAT WE OFFER :
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $58,000.
Benefits include :
Salary Description
Salary Range : $50,000-$58,000
Salary : $50,000 - $58,000
