What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Graduate Fellow- Stay Housed LA Project position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
Post Graduate Fellow- Stay Housed LA Project
(2-Year Fellowship with the Option to Continue; starting Fall 2026)
Change Lives and Transform Communities – Join Our Stay Housed Team!
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We see the law as a powerful tool for social change and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that a strong community is built through inclusivity. NLSLA is proud to foster an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and abilities, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
About The Role
Stay Housed L.A is a partnership between Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles and local community and legal service providers to implement a county-wide right to counsel program. Together, we provide the tenants of Los Angeles County with a range of services from providing legal information and resources and in some cases, providing representation in court eviction proceedings. NLSLA is seeking current 3Ls and recent law school graduates to join our eviction defense team in the Fall of 2026, which is tasked with addressing the housing crisis in Los Angeles through the implementation of a county-wide right to counsel program. The Post Graduate Fellow will defend tenants against eviction in cases filed in the Stanley Mosk, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Antelope Valley and West Covina courthouses.
In this role, you would report to the Associate Supervising Attorney. This position exempt and temporary.
What You’ll Do
Assist with defending tenants against eviction in all stages of litigation.
Responsibilities include interviewing and counseling clients affected by housing issues, participating in clinics and other community outreach projects, working on policy issues relating to eviction and/or housing, and representing subsidized housing clients in administrative hearings and writs.
Fellows may be required to travel to NLSLA branch offices, courts, government agencies, shelters and community-based organizations throughout Los Angeles County.
This position is hybrid. Employees are required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week, as in-person presence is considered essential to the role.
Post Graduate Fellow- Stay Housed LA Project
(2-Year Fellowship with the Option to Continue; starting Fall 2026)
Change Lives and Transform Communities – Join Our Stay Housed Team!
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We see the law as a powerful tool for social change and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that a strong community is built through inclusivity. NLSLA is proud to foster an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and abilities, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
About The Role
Stay Housed L.A is a partnership between Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles and local community and legal service providers to implement a county-wide right to counsel program. Together, we provide the tenants of Los Angeles County with a range of services from providing legal information and resources and in some cases, providing representation in court eviction proceedings. NLSLA is seeking current 3Ls and recent law school graduates to join our eviction defense team in the Fall of 2026, which is tasked with addressing the housing crisis in Los Angeles through the implementation of a county-wide right to counsel program. The Post Graduate Fellow will defend tenants against eviction in cases filed in the Stanley Mosk, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Antelope Valley and West Covina courthouses.
In this role, you would report to the Associate Supervising Attorney. This position exempt and temporary.
What You’ll Do
Assist with defending tenants against eviction in all stages of litigation.
Responsibilities include interviewing and counseling clients affected by housing issues, participating in clinics and other community outreach projects, working on policy issues relating to eviction and/or housing, and representing subsidized housing clients in administrative hearings and writs.
Fellows may be required to travel to NLSLA branch offices, courts, government agencies, shelters and community-based organizations throughout Los Angeles County.
This position is hybrid. Employees are required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week, as in-person presence is considered essential to the role.
