Los Angeles Legal Jobs in Public Interest

Transactional Paralegal/Legal Assistant Duties: Conduct legal and non-legal research, fact-finding and due diligence projects; Compile data/library research, maintain/update working group lists and organize due diligence documents; Develop analysis in connection with legal research, Foundation, contract and grant data; Draft and review agreements, contracts, amendments, licenses, releases, leases, notices, grants and other legal documents; Monitor contracts, insurance cert... read more

Law Student Law clerk will work under the direct supervision of staff attorneys on intake as well as on assigned projects. Will analyze and assess individual clients’ needs. Participate in direct communication with clients. Review each case with a staff attorney to determine what assistance is needed. Prepare pleadings, applications, memoranda and other written materials. Attend and participate in legal and community trainings. Assist in the development of resource mater... read more

Law and Policy Internship The intern will assist primarily with advancing and expanding firm Legal’s law and policy work. Tasks may include research and drafting relating to: proposed and model legislation, regulations and administrative guidance; educational and advocacy materials; other implementation of education and advocacy strategies; and work related to ongoing and prospective cases. Must be enrolled in a joint degree program in law and public policy or government... read more

Housing Rights / Tenants' Rights Trial Attorneys The candidate will provide legal counsel, advice, and representation in jury trials to low-income individuals facing eviction, as well as work with an eviction defense team including attorneys, community affairs coordinators, and paralegals. Each of our eviction defense teams handles an extensive caseload related to unlawful detainer (eviction) matters. Will join a rotation and litigate (to verdict) an average of at least on... read more

Summer Intern The intern will focus on comprehensive children's rights program that handles school condition and discipline matters, special education cases, and adoptions; a community development team that supports affordable housing development and assists non-profit and small businesses with a variety of transactional needs; an immigrants' rights group that does compelling asylum work on behalf of victims of torture and political persecution; a homelessness prevention u... read more

Grants Fundraiser Duties: Research and identify appropriate foundation and donor prospects; Meet with 50+ prospective funders annually; Network with the funding community by attending conferences and events; Promote **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. through written updates, briefings, and other affinity building activities; Develop, write, and pitch grant proposals; Manage grants raised for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., including monitoring project progress and reporting to the f... read more

Law Student - Summer Internship The program will run for ten weeks. The intern handles school condition and discipline matters, special education cases, and adoptions; a community development team that supports affordable housing development and assists non-profit and small businesses with a variety of transactional needs; an immigrants' rights group that does compelling asylum work on behalf of victims of torture and political persecution; a homelessness prevention unit t... read more

Attorney The candidate must have 1+ year of post-graduate experience in the following areas: Family Law, Domestic Violence, Immigration, civil disputes, as well as litigation and general practice experience, to provide legal services and advocacy for diverse clients with health and mental health challenges. Must be licensed in California, exposure and experience working with underserved populations, including victims of domestic violence and immigration matters, shared mis... read more

Deputy Grants Fundraising Director The candidate will have a key role in efforts to double grant and large donor fundraising over the next five years. Will enable **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. to make an even bigger impact on some of the most important problems of time, as well as recruit and train hundreds more new activists who will work for change for years to come. To reach this ambitious goal, represent **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in the funder community, including foun... read more

Term-Time Internship The candidate will work with us through summer and term-time internships in each. Law students are fully integrated into our health and income security teams and participate actively in work. read more