What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Attorney- Stay Housed LA Program position at Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
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. 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.
ABOUT THIS POSITION :
NLSLA is currently seeking a licensed attorney to join our eviction defense team, which is tasked with addressing the housing crisis in Los Angeles through the implementation of a county-wide right to counsel program. The attorney will defend tenants against eviction in cases filed in the Stanley Mosk, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Antelope Valley and West Covina courthouses. The attorney will work directly with clients and engage in all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, settlement, administrative hearings, and trial.
The Senior Attorney is an experienced attorney who will manage a full caseload, including the more challenging cases, and will serve as a team and community resource on eviction defense work. The Senior Attorney also mentors and assists in the development of newer or less experienced attorneys by reviewing work product, co-counseling on cases, co-facilitating community presentations, checking in regularly, and developing templates and resources. The Senior Attorney participates in the ongoing development and refinement of NLSLA's advocacy and delivery of services, which may involve attending trainings and leadership meetings and being staffed on program committees. In short, the Senior Attorney is an effective leader in the program and in the broader community.
In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney and a career path may result in future opportunities as Associate Supervising Attorney or Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt.
THIS POSITION MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF :
- YOU THRIVE IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT and excel at moving through tasks and problem solving independently.
- YOU KNOW THAT INTEGRITY MATTERS and exhibit a strong adherence to ethical standards including, but not limited to, the ability to maintain confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility.
- YOU HAVE STRONG INSTINCTS and can seamlessly self-direct your workload with minimal supervision.
- YOU ARE A GIFTED COLLABORATOR and enjoy working in a high-volume team environment.
- 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.
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 $92,000-$100,000.
Benefits include :
Salary Description
Salary range : $92,000-$100,000
Salary : $92,000 - $100,000
