Paralegal (Korean Speaking) – Asian Pacific Islander (API) Community Outreach Project / Stay Housed LA

POSITION: Paralegal (Korean Speaking) – Asian Pacific Islander (API) Community Outreach Project / Stay Housed LA

LOCATION: Ron Olson Justice Center*

SALARY:$52,000k - $56,243.20k/annually DOE, with excellent benefits

AVAILABILITY: ImmediatelyAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until positionis filled

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 placefor 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 www.lafla.org.

The Project: The Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Community Outreach Project provides linguistically accessible, culturally intelligent, trauma-informed help to API clients in their preferred language, with access to all LAFLA services.

Stay Housed LA: LAFLA is part of the Stay Housed LA Coalition which is comprised of dozens of legal services organizations and tenant organizing community-based organizations. LAFLA is the lead contractor for eviction defense and prevention contracts with the County and City of Los Angeles.

LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Paralegal.

NOTE – This position is part of a special program created using designated funds. There is no assurance of ongoing funding or employment beyond 12 months.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A four (4) year college degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• One (1) year relevant work or volunteer experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Korean;
• Experience in providing assistance to low-income or homeless individuals, including interviewing;
• Experience working in diverse 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; and
• Ability to be flexible in job duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Work in conjunction with the staff attorneys;
• Interview and counsel clients on various legal issues;
• Draft pleadings such as unlawful detainer answers, declarations, and discovery;
• Participate in clinics and other community outreach projects;
• Work effectively as part of a team including other attorneys, support staff, and students; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume

online to spwgjobs@lafla.org. Include “Paralegal (Korean Speaking) – API” in

• the subject line.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD – A nine-month probationary period will be required.

AN 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 humanresources@lafla.org.

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.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE 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 office.

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.

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.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE - 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 office.

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.

Bilingual in Korean