Change Lives and Transform Communities – Join Our Disaster Assistance Project Team!
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We see the law as a powerful tool for social change and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that a strong community is built through inclusivity. NLSLA is proud to foster an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and abilities, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
About the Role
The NLSLA Disaster Assistance Project team assists individuals who are experiencing legal issues after a disaster. The team is actively responding to the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires. The Housing Attorney will assist disaster survivors impacted by the 2025 Wildfires, with a focus on housing issues.
The Housing Attorney will represent tenants in matters relating to housing, including habitability issues, housing discrimination, reasonable accommodations, retaliation and harassment, wrongfully withheld security deposits, violations of local rent control and just cause ordinances, terminations from subsidized housing programs, and eviction prevention and defense. The Housing Attorney will assist staff and help supervise volunteer legal clinics, including FEMA Appeal Clinics and Tenants Rights Clinics and provide oversight and guidance to pro bono attorneys.
In this role, you would report to the Pro Bono Manager. This position is exempt and temporary.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Need
Bonus Points If You
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At NLSLA, we believe in supporting our staff as they grow in their careers and live balanced lives. We offer:
Change Lives and Transform Communities – Join Our Disaster Assistance Project Team!
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We see the law as a powerful tool for social change and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that a strong community is built through inclusivity. NLSLA is proud to foster an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and abilities, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
About the Role
The NLSLA Disaster Assistance Project team assists individuals who are experiencing legal issues after a disaster. The team is actively responding to the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires. The Housing Attorney will assist disaster survivors impacted by the 2025 Wildfires…