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We are looking for an experienced Legal Advocate to join our Home Preservation team in the Orange County.

WHO WE ARE

We are the nation's largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI). Our mission is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education, and build coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. We serve more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year, focusing on the most vulnerable members of Asian American and NHPI communities while also building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice. With our Advancing Justice affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., we enrich, enhance, and serve our communities all across the country.

WHAT WE BRING

• The special opportunity to join a mission driven team
• Flexible, hybrid work schedules
• Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement options through 403B and match
• Referral and Signing bonuses

WHO YOU ARE

You share our mission of advocacy for Asian Pacific Americans. You enjoy the thrill of serving the public interest while championing civil rights and social justice. You take pride in your work enriching lives and communities in Los Angeles and across the country. You are looking for your next role in an organization that supports your career as much as you support the organization and its goals. You are looking for a job where you make a difference, and your impact is directly proportional to your contribution. You are a game changer. You are a leader. You are an advocate.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum associate degree, Bachelor’s in a related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to alternative means of transportation

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Managing Director OC Regional Office, the Legal Advocate is responsible for providing assistance in homelessness prevention including eviction defense assistance, housing and discrimination issues and community education that expands access to justice for low-income limited English-speaking immigrants.

Duties and Responsibilities

65% Legal Support and Client Assistance 

• Assess legal matters, complete intake screening process, consult with Advancing Justice - LA attorneys and provide in-language counsel and advice over the phone for housing, and other legal issues 
• Provide brief services including drafting letters, applications and legal pleadings to the clients under the supervision of attorney 
• Provide client accompaniment to administrative, and court hearings and preparing for hearings under the supervision of attorney 

20% Community Outreach

• Support collaboration with community partner organizations through referrals and service coordination  
• Assist in the planning and execution of outreach activities to the community, including meeting with media and community-based organizations 
• Assist in the development and translation of written community outreach andeducation materials. 
• Provide language support such as interpretation and translation to attorneys in eviction and housing issues 

15% Administrative Support

• Perform administrative duties including but not limited to inputting intakes into centralized database and filing closed intakes 
• All other duties as assigned