Attorney or Post Graduate Fellow – Veterans Justice Center
- Posted
- 19 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Closing date
About this organization
LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.
Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org
About this job
The Veterans Justice Center advocates on behalf of Veterans to obtain life-sustaining income, health, and housing benefits; dismiss tickets and expunge convictions so Veterans can have a fresh start; upgrade unjust less-than-honorable military discharges; and prevent Veteran homelessness.
LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Attorney or Post Graduate Fellow.
Roles & responsibilities
- Interview and counsel clients on various legal issues;
- Work with pro bono volunteers in clinic setting;
- Represent individuals in hearings on various legal issues;
- Supervise volunteers in a clinic settings;
- Advise and represent clients on VA benefits, Military Discharge Upgrades, Criminal Record Clearing and Family Law matters
- Participate in and develop policy and legislative advocacy;
- Provide workshops/trainings and other community outreach projects on various relevant legal topics;
- Maintain and monitor administrative duties necessary to meet case file compliance standards
- Other duties as assigned;
Qualifications
- Active membership in the California State Bar or Awaiting results from the California State Bar Exam;
- Prefer experience working with low-income clients;
- Prefer experience working with volunteers;
- Some knowledge of Criminal Record Expungement, Family Law, Administrative and Veterans law is preferred;
- Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment;
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently;
- Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of low-income and veterans;
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners;
- Excellent writing, public speaking, organization and time-management skills;
- Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening and weekend to attend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 32 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate;
To apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume online to spwgjobs@lafla.org. Include “Attorney/Post-Graduate Fellow – VJC” in the subject line.