Attorney - Unhoused People’s Justice Project

About the Position LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to increasing access to justice and addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area. With 200 employees, including over 100 attorneys, LAFLA provides free legal services on a broad range of civil issues, helps more than 100,000 people annually, and engages in impact litigation to enact long‑term systemic change. For more information, visit The Unhoused People’s Justice Project The UPJP works alongside community organizations, unhoused residents, and tenants to fight the criminalization of homelessness and poverty. The team brings systemic litigation in state and federal courts, supports policy advocacy solutions driven by unhoused communities, and provides direct representation to unhoused residents in Los Angeles. The attorney will collaborate with other UPJP team members, co‑counsel, and community members to develop and advance movement‑driven solutions for housing justice and the end of criminalization. Position: Attorney We are hiring an Attorney to work on the Unhoused People’s Justice Project. Qualifications 1–6 years of experience Active membership in the California State Bar Litigation experience in state and/or federal court Public policy advocacy and/or community lawyering experience considered a plus Excellent written and verbal communication Experience working with unhoused persons considered helpful Experience with a diverse client population and a commitment to promoting anti‑racism Ability to manage a diversity of tasks and multiple active cases simultaneously Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.5 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings/events and workweeks in excess of 37 hours when caseload or other obligations require it Examples of Duties Work on a litigation team to complete tasks such as drafting and responding to discovery, document review, and document management Fact investigation and case development, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing documentation, and drafting declarations Legal research Assist with preparation of motions, pleadings, and court documents Participate in coalition work to achieve policy goals Work on policy issues related to homelessness and criminalization Provide direct representation to individual clients, including advice, counsel, and representation in administrative proceedings Assist with development of "know your rights" materials and provide trainings to the community Other duties as assigned How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume online to View email address on click.appcast.io. Include "Attorney – UPJP" in the subject line. Probationary Period A one‑year probationary period will be required. Equal Opportunity Employer Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partner status, or any other legally protected status. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. Benefits & Compensation LAFLA offers competitive compensation based on comparable public‑interest salaries and a generous benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long‑term disability and long‑term care insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, a cell phone stipend, wellness‑related benefits, an employee assistance program, and 15 observed holidays. Commitment to Employee Wellness LAFLA supports a healthy work‑life balance with a hybrid work schedule, wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, and mandatory six sensory self‑care hours each month. Hybrid Work Schedule Employees receive several Fridays off per year. Depending on classification, staff may work remotely up to half the week after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles