Paralegal/Legal Assistant- Opportunity Under Law Project

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

JOB TITLE: Paralegal/Legal Assistant- Opportunity Under Law Project
SALARY: $54,000 - $58, per year
EXPERIENCE: 1-7 years of experience

ABOUT ORGANIZATION

- Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice
- They amplify the power of their clients through comprehensive legal advocacy
- Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model
- Committed to building a diverse staff and encourages applications from people of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities

ABOUT OPPORTUNITY UNDER LAW

- Formed in 2014 to expand Public Counsel’s longstanding economic justice and impact litigation practice
- Combats economic and racial injustice through community-based, strategic campaigns
- Current areas of focus include education equity, housing rights, child welfare, and more

JOB SUMMARY

- Reporting to OUL’s Director and Supervising Senior Staff Attorney
- Provides critical litigation support in complex federal and state impact cases
- Filing legal documents in state and federal courts
- Assisting with discovery and preparing legal documents for filing
- Providing administrative support for the litigation team
- Conducting outreach and fostering relationships with community-based organizations

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and efficiently manage time
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to economic and racial justice and public interest law
- Proficiency in computer applications and databases
- Experience and competence in working with people of diverse backgrounds

STRONGLY PREFERRED JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Paralegal certificate/degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to conduct research on legal procedures
- Knowledge of court systems and e-filing practices
- Prior experience providing litigation support
- Fluency in Spanish

JOB TYPE AND BENEFITS

- Full-time, non-exempt position
- Salary range for 1-7 years of experience is $54,000 - $58, per year
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan, and generous paid time off

HOW TO APPLY

- Valued lived experiences and experiences working with clients across a range of settings
- Discuss in cover letter if not reflected in resume

VACCINATION POLICY AND COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

- Public Counsel requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees
- Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs
- Generally office-based, but remote work permitted during pandemic
- As of June 6, 2022, all employees will be required to work in the office at least one day per week

EEO POLICY

- Public Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Does not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on the basis of union membership, race, religious creed, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, military service, pregnancy, marital and family status, national origin, age, medical conditions, or disability
- 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
- Leadership team dedicated to this policy in all aspects of employment

Not mentioned

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, 403 B retirement plan, life insurance, disability plans, paid time off, parking and transit benefits.

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Legal research, filing legal documents, discovery, document review and production, preparing and finalizing legal documents, administrative support, interviewing clients, project management, outreach, relationship building, proofreading, time management, organizational skills, communication skills (oral and written), computer proficiency, working with diverse populations.

Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate/degree (strongly preferred).

Submit a cover letter and resume through the Public Counsel website.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate/degree (strongly preferred), experience in a similar role (1-7 years preferred), fluency in Spanish (preferred)

Legal