Free Legal Aid
for Low-Income People
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) provides free, civil legal aid to low-income people throughout southeast Louisiana.
We fight for fairness for vulnerable people by:
protecting domestic
violence victims
empowering abused
and neglected children
preserving housing for hard-working families
ending homelessness for disabled and veterans
protecting elderly
consumers
removing barriers to access medical care
improving access to employment and education
Latest News
Staff Attorney: Employment and Benefits
This position will be in the New Orleans office and will handle cases as it relates to Social Security, Unemployment, Wage Claims, and Food Stamps, in addition, will assist in performing outreach as needed. This staff attorney will be supervised by the managing...
Successions for Hurricane Francine Insurance Claims
Was the insurance on your Home under the name of someone who died? What happens when someone lives in property that belonged to their parent(s) or grandparent(s) or other relative and a succession was never opened? When the insurance check arrives, it is made out to...
What to know about SBA Loans, Restore LA & FEMA Assistance for Hurricane Francine
If I get FEMA assistance, can I get a SBA Loan? Yes, you can get FEMA assistance and an SBA Loan or get one. Do I need to get an SBA Loan to get FEMA? No, you can get FEMA assistance without applying for a SBA Loan. Can Restore LA help if I don’t get enough money from...
Hurricane Francine Disaster Food Stamps Approved for Jefferson Parish
Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP) are now available to eligible disaster-impacted households in Jefferson Parish. Apply for DSNAP by calling 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578) on their assigned day by last name. DSNAP interviews will start on Wednesday, September 25....
Assistant Director of Litigation and Advocacy
The Assistant Director of Litigation and Advocacy will work with the Litigation & Advocacy Director to oversee the development of the firm’s major/complex litigation and law and systems reform advocacy. The focus of this position will be primarily on the firm’s...
Staff Attorney: Disaster Relief – Hurricane Francine
This position will provide legal advice, brief services, and representation to help disaster survivors recover from the impact of Hurricane Francine. Case types include FEMA Claims, assistance with other Disaster Relief Programs, Disaster Food Stamps, Disaster...