Managing Attorney – Veterans Justice Project Workgroup

Position:

Attorney Management –

Location:

TBD

Salary:

$109,000k – $140,000k/ annually DOE with excellent benefits

Availability:

Immediately

Application Deadline:

Continuous until position is filled.

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 www.lafla.org.

The Veterans Justice Center advocates on behalf of Veterans to obtain life-sustaining income, health, and housing benefits; dismiss tickets and expunge convictions so Veterans can have a fresh start; upgrade unjust less-than-honorable military discharges; and prevent Veteran homelessness.

LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Managing Attorney of the Restoring Communities Workgroup.

Qualifications:

Active membership in the California State Bar;
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the practice of law, including broad experience in lawyering skills, including client interviewing, legal research, writing, drafting, negotiation, law and motion and discovery techniques, and trial and appellate work;
Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of low-income people and/or the Veteran

community;

Demonstrated knowledge of at least one of the following substantive areas of transformative justice: re-entry work, housing, and/or Veterans benefits, including service-connected appeals and discharge upgrades;
Community lawyering experience is considered a plus;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to handle and supervise the legal work of others engaged in direct services, policy advocacy, transactional work, and/or litigation;
Knowledge of basic principles of administration and supervision;
Previous experience in a legal services program preferred;
Experience with diverse client populations and a commitment to promoting anti-racism;
Ability to work as part of a management team;
Ability to work cooperatively with staff effectively at all levels of the Foundation;
Experience managing and implementing grants and preparing grant reports preferred; and
Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.

Examples of Duties:

Responsible for the oversight and administration of approximately three attorneys and one paralegal in the Veterans Justice Center in areas that affect veterans such as, but not limited to Veterans Benefits, including service-connected appeals and discharge upgrades, re-entry work, and housing;
Work on litigation and public policy issues impacting low-income Veterans and their families;
Work with the Director of Community and Economic Justice to ensure the Foundation’s mission is being fulfilled and reflected in the workgroup’s annual work plan;
Work with the Director of Racial Justice and Equity to address racial justice issues and systemic barriers faced by veterans;
Conduct annual performance evaluations of all workgroup staff and implement performance standards for the same;
In conjunction with the development department, participate in resource development, including management of grants and, as necessary, identifying and pursuing grants and other funding opportunities;
Ensure regulatory compliance on cases reported to funders;
Work with other Managing Attorneys to meet the overall goals of the Foundation;
Secure training opportunities for workgroup staff in relevant substantive legal areas; and
Conduct case review meetings 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.
Contribute to the organization’s DEI plan and goals (via surveys, interviews, etc), supporting all DEI initiatives and helping to promote inclusion in a thoughtful way;
To view LAFLA’s Commitment to DEI, please go to https://lafla.org/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion-justice-at-lafla/

How to Apply:

HOW TO APPLY – Please submit a cover letter and resume online to spwgjobs@lafla.org. Include “Managing Attorney – Veterans Justice Center” in the subject line.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD – A one-year 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 & Compensation

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.

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