Background in Social Services, working knowledge of CalWORKS and/or Social Security and Food Stamps strongly preferred. Able to handle heavy client contact. Bi-lingual speaking and writing skills in Spanish highly preferred. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent research and analytical skills. Strong communication skills (oral/written) in both English and Spanish, coupled with patience and sensitivity with people in crisis situations required.

Position:

Availability:

Salary:

$29,482 - $44,195 salary commensurate with experience We offer a choice of medical plans, and a choice of dental plans, life and disability insurance, 125 plan, 403b with employer contribution, sick, vacation and 13 employer- paid holidays.

Duties and  Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

An ideal candidate desires to serve low-income communities. Qualified candidates must have one of the following: (1) Paralegal certificate, (2) B.A. or B.S. degree with one year experience working under the supervision of a licensed attorney, (3) High School degree with 3 years experience working under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying experience completed prior 12/31/03. Candidate must be bilingual in Spanish.  Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish required.

Program Description:

The Health Consumer Center (HCC) is a project of Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS-LA) that provides assistance to low-income residents of Los Angeles County with access to health care issues.  HCC is also part of a statewide coalition--the Health Consumer Alliance.

NLS-LA is one of Los Angeles County's leading public interest law offices and has been the primary legal aid program serving the San Fernando Valley for over 40 years and the San Gabriel/Pomona Valleys since 2001. NLS-LA has a staff of 100+, including 40 lawyers, and provides legal assistance to low-income individuals, families and groups in the areas of family law and domestic violence, housing, health care, education, public benefits, economic and job development, immigrant rights, consumer rights, and environmental justice.

Position:

Availability:

Immediately; job location in Glendale

Salary:

$46,703 – $71,141 salary commensurate with experience We offer a choice of medical (one plan is 100% employer-paid) and dental plans, vision, as well as, life and disability insurance, 125 plan, 403b with employer contribution, sick, vacation and 13 employer-paid holidays. We also offer staff attorneys a Loan Repayment Program for legal education.

Duties and  Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Passionate commitment to public interest law. Excellent communication skills – writing and oral advocacy. Ability to work with low-income clients, and collaboratively with community groups and organizations. Bilingual skills in Spanish required. Membership in the California Bar required, 2-4 years experience in legal services preferred but will consider exceptional new graduates. Prior experience serving low-income organizations and client groups with a sensitivity to those in crisis.

Program Description:

Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS-LA) is one of Los Angeles County's leading public interest law offices and has been the primary legal aid program serving the San FernandoValley for than 40 years and the San Gabriel/Pomona Valleys since 2001. The NLS staff of 100+, including 40 lawyers, provides legal assistance to low-income individuals, families and groups in the areas of family law and domestic violence, housing, health care, education, public benefits, economic and job development, immigrant rights, consumer rights, and environmental justice. The NLS-LA administrative office is located in the city of Glendale with branch offices in Glendale, Pacoima, and El Monte.

Position:

Availability:

Immediately, position open until filled.
Job location: Pacoima or El Monte; local travel required.

Salary:

$46,703 - $71,141 Salary commensurate with experience
We offer a choice of medical (one plan is 100% employer-paid) and dental plans, vision, as well as, life and disability insurance, 125 plan, 403b with employer contribution, sick, vacation and 13 employer-paid holidays.

Duties and  Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Attorney with 0 to 4 years experience who is highly motivated and passionate about public service work, with sensitivity to those in crisis.  Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public.  Background in housing law or consumer law and experience working with low-income organizations and client groups preferred.  Bilingual skills in Spanish, Armenian, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) or other Asian/Pacific Islander languages strongly preferred.  California Bar membership required.

Program Description:

Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS-LA) is one of Los Angeles County's leading public interest law offices and has been the primary legal aid program serving the San FernandoValley for 40 years and the San Gabriel, Pomona & Antelope Valleys since 2001. The NLS-LA staff of 100+, including 40 lawyers, provides legal assistance to low-income individuals, families and groups in the areas of family law and domestic violence, housing, health care, education, public benefits, economic and job development, immigrant rights, consumer rights, and environmental justice.  The NLS-LA program offices are located in the cities of Glendale, Pacoima and El Monte.