Supervising Attorney (CBEST) – Economic Stability Workgroup
About 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 health, 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.
About the Workgroup
The Economic Stability Workgroup (ESWG) helps people obtain benefits to fulfill basic needs (food, shelter, medical care, and services to attain self-sufficiency); fights wage theft and denial of unemployment insurance benefits; and advises on wrongful terminations and discriminatory employment practices. ESWG also helps people who cannot afford to repay their student loans due to disability or who have attended for-profit colleges that engaged in predatory, deceptive, or illegal practices. In addition to direct service, ESWG engages in policy advocacy and impact litigation to address systemic problems.
About the Role
LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Supervising Attorney. The supervising attorney will oversee ESWG's CBEST work, consisting of Social Security disability appeals (primarily SSDI/SSI), CAPI disability appeals, overpayments, and other complex post-eligibility issues.
In addition to carrying a direct CBEST caseload and overseeing staff attorney work product, the Supervising Attorney will handle periodic administrative duties on the CBEST grant and handle internal administrative tasks for several staff attorneys and support staff. The Supervising Attorney will also organize and lead training opportunities and coordinate appropriate policy advocacy opportunities.
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.
Pay
$105,174.78 - $127,961.21 annually DOE, with excellent benefits.
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