Paralegal- Homelessness Prevention Law Project (Special Litigation)

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

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H1: Join Public Counsel as a Paralegal in our Homelessness Prevention Law Project
H2: Help Fight Against Homelessness and Unfair Housing Practices

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- Join a Nonprofit Law Firm Dedicated to Civil Rights and Economic Justice
- Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income Individuals and Families
- Work in a Diverse and Inclusive Environment at Public Counsel
- Help Protect Tenants' Rights and Prevent Homelessness
- Be Part of a Special Litigation Unit Fighting Against Unfair Housing Practices
- Utilize Your Paralegal Skills to Support the Homelessness Prevention Law Project
- Full-Time Position with Competitive Salary and Benefits at Public Counsel
- Learn and Grow as Part of a Collaborative Team
- Public Counsel's Vaccination Policy and COVID-19 Protocols
- Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

Summary:

Public Counsel, a nonprofit public interest law firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for their Homelessness Prevention Law Project (HPLP). The HPLP provides legal services to individuals at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing homelessness. The Paralegal will work in the Special Litigation Unit (SLU) within the HPLP, focusing on filing lawsuits against landlords to protect tenants' rights and prevent homelessness. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and either a Paralegal certificate or at least 1 year of experience in litigation support. Public Counsel offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff. The organization also has a vaccination policy and follows COVID-19 protocols. Public Counsel is an equal opportunity employer and values lived experiences and experiences working with clients from diverse backgrounds.

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Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, disability plans, paid time off, on-site parking or public transportation reimbursement

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Civil litigation, legal advocacy, community outreach, grant reporting, case management, tenant protections, eviction defense, legal research, legal writing, communication, data collection, report creation, organizational skills, teamwork, trauma-informed legal advocacy, empathy, public speaking, landlord-tenant law, housing law

Bachelor's degree, Paralegal certificate/degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved institution OR Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in litigation support under the supervision of a California attorney

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Paralegal certificate/degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved institution OR Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in litigation support under the supervision of a California attorney

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