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St. John's Community Health · 16 hours ago

Staff Attorney

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

St. John's Community Health is focused on serving disenfranchised communities, and they are seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal consultation and representation. The role involves assisting clients with various legal issues, particularly those related to family law, housing, and public benefits, while also engaging in outreach and education efforts within the community.

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Responsibilities

Provide counsel, advice and representation to veterans at risk of homelessness

Work with social service teams to provide comprehensive care to clients of the LSP

Assist veterans by representing them in discharge upgrades, removal of license suspensions, or any other factors making them at risk of homelessness

Assist clients with legal service needs related to parentage, dissolution, child or spousal support, or any factor in family law setting impacting their risk of homelessness

Assist clients in pro per or represent, as appropriate

Assist clients with employment or housing issues making them at risk for homelessness

Assist with the development of an outreach plan to the St. John’s patient community, government organizations, non-government organizations and surrounding communities regarding the services offered by St. John’s

Extended networking with NGO’s for the purposes of establishing MOU’s and long term relationships

Draft forms, briefs and prepare filings as needed

Attend meetings of various St. John’s partners and advocacy organizations

Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as needed

As an exempt position, evening and/or weekend hours may be required to ensure the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities

Work evenings at least twice a month for the LSP free legal clinics

Work closely with support staff to streamline administrative processes and enhance overall client support

Prepare reporting measures on a regular schedule including but not limited to building out the case management systems that track such data

Conduct local area travel for outreach purposes, connecting with the community and ensuring that individuals are aware of available legal services

Provide Legal Services education to SJCH clinic staff and program staff

Track time and grant related activities as required by grant or position

Given capacity limits, also provide legal services to patients of St John’s not qualified for grant services

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)California State Bar admissionLegal representationTrauma-informed careLegal researchDocument preparationCase management softwareFluency in SpanishEmpathyCompassionCommunity outreach experienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to the California State Bar and be in good standing

Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care to address the unique needs of the vulnerable population served

A mixed focus on housing, family law, and/or civil matters as well as administrative matters related to licensing issues affecting ability to work or qualify for work opportunities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills: Ability to engage with diverse community members and convey complex legal concepts in an understandable manner

Commitment to public interest law: Passion for serving vulnerable populations and promoting social justice

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Empathy and compassion for individuals facing legal challenges and a commitment to providing high-quality services

Flexibility to travel to various outreach locations and work occasional evenings or weekends is required

Proficiency in legal research, document preparation, and case management software is necessary

Preferred

Fluency in Spanish is ideal, but not essential

Knowledge of community resources and experience in community outreach is beneficial

Experience working in underserved communities such as undocumented workers, unaccompanied minors, LGBT populations, communities of color, youth/adolescents, and those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and/or mental illness