Supervising Attorney (Disaster Legal Services) - Pro Bono Workgroup

About the Position Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you! The 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 The Position The Supervising Attorney will be part of the Pro Bono Disaster Legal Services Team. The Supervising Attorney will oversee a team of 3 or more staff members, including attorneys and admin staff, on a variety of disaster relief clinics, cases, projects and impact litigation with other LAFLA management, staff, and volunteers to provide legal services to affected clients. Qualifications Active membership in the California State Bar. Minimum four (4) to seven (7) years of experience in the legal practice of law, including experience in lawyering skills, including case load management, legal research, writing, negotiations, litigation and discovery techniques, trial work and appellate work in both state and federal courts; Willingness to take on a legal services generalist role and assume responsibility quickly. Required Knowledge in FEMA appeals, Disaster SBA loans, and other related core disaster legal issues. Prior experience in the areas of consumer protection, public benefits, housing law, and/or disaster response a plus. Demonstrated ability to supervise the legal work of others engaged in direct legal services, policy advocacy, litigation, and impact cases. Knowledge of basic principles of administration and management. Previous experience in a poverty legal services program preferred; Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to relate to diverse individuals with respect and humility on a consistent basis. Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and partners, including court and judicial staff, volunteers, and community‑based organizations. Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.5‑hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 37 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate. Examples of Duties Help lead substantive disaster legal services practice area by identifying priority cases, assigning work to best meet the legal needs of community members affected by the wildfire disaster, and improving service delivery with the input of the Pro Bono Team. Supervise attorneys and staff in disaster response legal work. Conduct regular case reviews for disaster staff to ensure that legal services provided are consistent with LAFLA’s priorities, policies and procedures, and that they maximize office resources to provide the highest quality client service. Supervise timekeeping, conduct performance evaluations, and implement performance standards of disaster response staff. Work closely with other LAFLA staff and pro bono partners on disaster related clinics, cases and projects. Provide disaster legal services related to FEMA, housing, including but not limited to landlord‑tenant problems, mortgage and homeownership issues, home repair contracts and property insurance claims. Provide disaster legal services related to consumer protection and public assistance in areas such as rental price gouging, and FEMA, SBA, Unemployment and other public benefits. Litigate cases in various courthouses in Los Angeles County as required. Represent clients at administrative hearings and writs as required. Work on disaster‑related policy issues with community‑based organizations, legal services providers, and pro bono partners. Participate in substantive training and resource development. Help manage grant compliance. Provide mentorship and support to pro bono attorneys working on disaster related cases assigned by LAFLA; and Other duties to support the Pro Bono Team. 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 partners 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. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits and Compensation LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer 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 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. Commitment to Employee Wellness Due to the mission driven nature of the organization, LAFLA is committed to a healthy work‑life balance for all staff. In addition to a hybrid work schedule and robust benefits package, LAFLA staff enjoy wellness related benefits and employee assistance programs through our offered medical plans, as well as Wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, 15 LAFLA observed holidays, and generous time off benefits. Sustainable Hybrid Work Schedule LAFLA has recently adopted a sustainable schedule whereby employees get several Fridays off during the year. Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned LAFLA location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles