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At Public Counsel, we believe that everyone deserves a partner in their pursuit of justice and opportunity, no matter who they are, where they come from, or what they can afford. We work with communities and clients to create a more just society through legal services, advocacy, and civil rights litigation.
We’re looking for people to lead our work and address the most pressing issues facing Los Angeles and beyond. Please check out our open positions below, and consider joining our team of talented, dynamic, and hard-working legal advocates.
Open Positions
We offer a competitive benefits package
Health and wellness benefits
- Medical coverage with an option for 100% employer-paid employee and dependent child(ren)’s premiums; buy-up options are available for other HMO and PPO coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Option for a Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life insurance & disability plans
- Organizational and team wellness activities to build team cohesion and camaraderie
Generous paid time off (per year)
- 15 accrued vacation days that increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment
- 12 accrued sick days that may be used for physical and mental health needs
- 2 personal observance days
- 11 paid holidays plus 2 one-week office closures (during the summer and winter)
- Up to 60 hours of compensatory time per calendar year (for exempt staff only)
Additional benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan, with a discretionary employer contribution after one year of employment
- Free on-site parking or public transportation reimbursement
- $45 per pay period for employees using multilingual skills at work
- Up to 6 months of parental leave
- Professional development support and opportunities
- Annual payment of dues for required licenses or certifications (state bar dues for attorneys)
- Centrally located in the heart of Koreatown
Open Positions
Attorneys
Managing Attorney
Opportunity Under Law
Supervising Attorney
Homelessness Prevention – Eviction Defense
Staff Attorney
Consumer Rights & Economic Justice
Staff Attorney
Immigrants’ Rights
Paralegals
Administrative
Program Coordinator
Immigrants’ Rights
Fellowships
Fellowships
Fellowship Opportunities
Public Counsel welcomes interest from law students who would like to partner with us on external fellowships.
We are now accepting applications for Equal Justice Works (EJW) and Skadden Fellowship candidates for placements beginning in Fall 2027. For this cycle, the following Public Counsel teams are available to host EJW and Skadden fellows:
- Community Development
- Child, Youth & Family Advocacy
- Homelessness Prevention
- Opportunity Under Law
We continue to review applications for students seeking to apply for other fellowships on a rolling basis.
We do not have an application form separate from those used by the organizations that fund the fellowships. Students who are interested in a fellowship at Public Counsel should send their resume and a cover letter that includes a brief description of their proposed project directly to the Directing Attorney of the Public Counsel team with which they wish to work. If you have a problem reaching the Directing Attorney or have other questions, contact Nisha Vyas EMAIL HERE.
Job Type and Salary
This is a full-time, exempt position, and it is part of the bargaining unit if the fellowship is for more than a year. The salary will start at $77,000 for a recent grad or someone with 0-1 years of experience. Fellows additionally receive Public Counsel’s full benefits package (highlighted above).
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
As one of the nation’s largest providers of pro bono services, Public Counsel relies on volunteers and interns to make a difference. Each year, thousands of pro bono attorneys, law students, and community volunteers donate their time and talent to help us change people’s lives. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, internships, and other ways to get involved, visit our volunteer page.
VOLUNTEERVaccination Policy
Public Counsel requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees, including new hires. Pursuant to federal and state laws, Public Counsel will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship.
EEO Statement
Public Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on the basis of union membership or activity, race, religious creed, religious observance, ethnicity, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or predisposition, military service, military and veteran status, pregnancy, child birth and related medical conditions, marital and family status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical conditions as defined by state or federal law, or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities discipline, discharge, and general treatment during employment.
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