Attorney – Economic Stability Workgroup (Step 3-5)

About the role

The Economic Stability Workgroup (ESWG) is seeking three to five attorneys to help people obtain benefits to fulfill basic needs, fight wage theft, and address systemic inequities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation to individuals at government benefit hearings
• Represent clients in SSDI, SSI and CAPI appeals
• Maintain caseload including work on affirmative litigation cases
• Participate in major policy and other administrative advocacy work
• Participate in and support LAFLA and other legal services task forces
• Auxiliary clients in the development and implementation of creative, alternate legal strategies
• Regularly assist with client intake

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar with two to four years experience
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of low-income people
• Litigation experience, including case evaluation, legal research and writing, discovery, negotiations, and administrative hearing or trial experience preferred
• Familiarity with government benefits programs such as CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Relief, Supplemental Security Income, In-Home Supportive Services, Foster Care
• Previous public interest experience preferred
• Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Pass the California Bar Exam
• Experience in civil legal matters
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

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. Eligible employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. Please visit https://lafla.org/get-involved/careers/ for our salary scale for union, non-management staff.

Pay

$88,400 - $95,613.44 annually, DOE

Schedule

Immediate start, Continuous until position is filled

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume online to eswgjobs@lafla.org. Include "Attorney – Economic Stability (3-5)" in the subject line.

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.

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.

Office Closures

All LAFLA offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.