Paralegal (Stay Housed LA)

About the Role

This Paralegal position within the Eviction Defense Center Workgroup at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) focuses on assisting attorneys in providing tenants with assistance to defend and preserve their homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with staff attorneys.
• Interview and counsel clients on various legal issues.
• Draft pleadings such as unlawful detainer answers, CRPA requests, subpoenas, discovery, motions, and trial documents.
• Participate in live “in person” clinics and other community outreach projects.
• Work effectively as part of a team including other attorneys, support staff, students, volunteers & community organizers/organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• No specific tech stack mentioned.

Qualifications

• A four (4) year degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• One (1) year relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience working with low-income individuals.
• Experience interviewing clients preferred.
• Experience working in poverty law issues preferred.
• Some knowledge of landlord-tenant law preferred.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, with ability to work on high-volume caseload.
• Ability to be flexible in job duties.
• Second language proficiency welcomed.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume online to [email protected]. Include “Paralegal – SHLA/EDC” in the subject line. A nine-month probationary period will be required.