Careers
About the Organization
Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) is the largest poverty law firm serving San Diego County and is an employer of choice.
LASSD strengthens our communities by resolving our clients’ legal problems and empowering access to and effective participation with legal, governmental, and social systems.
LASSD encourages self-empowerment in the fight against poverty and injustice. Our staff are proudly committed to providing equal access to justice for San Diegans through aggressive, quality legal services.
#JusticeBeginsHere
Diversity and Inclusion:
It is vitally important to LASSD that we represent the community that we serve. LASSD is a signatory to the San Diego County Bar Association’s Diversity Pledge. We pledge to promote diversity and inclusion through hiring and retention, promotion and leadership, engagement of outside counsel, and participation in legal community diversity initiatives. We strongly encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Join Our Team
LASSD is looking to bring on talented mission-driven employees who are passionate about helping the community. If you are looking for a career at an exceptional organization, look no further and join the team!
LASSD offers a generous benefits package
- 35-hour workweek
- Bilingual pay increase of 2% for passing an oral test and 2% for passing a written test for threshold languages other than English.
Health Coverage
- 100% LASSD Paid Medical and 50% paid premium for dependents
- 100% LASSD Paid Chiropractic and Acupuncture Plan
Medical plans through Cal Choice
- Anthem HMO, PPO, EPO
- Health Net HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- Sutter Health HMO
- Sharp HMO
- United Healthcare HMO
- Cigna EPO
- Plus many more carrier & plan options
Life & Disability
- 100% LASSD Paid Group Life/AD&D $75,000 Policy
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Long Term Disability
Dental and Vision
- 100% Dental coverage up to $2,400 annual allowance
- 100% LASSD Paid Vision
Additional Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Company Sponsored SEP IRA
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Organization
- Law School Loan Repayment Program
- Paid State Bar Membership
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Utilities and Internet Stipend for those working primarily from home
- Personal Days
- Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- No Cap to Paid Sick Leave Accrual
- Jury Duty Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- And many more!