Paralegal-Shriver Housing Project

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

NLSLA Paralegal - Shriver Housing Project

NLSLA is a community of people who see the law as a powerful tool to fight for individual rights and social change. Our work aims to unravel entrenched disparities that have resulted from longstanding injustice, systemic racism, and institutionalized inequality. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment that values a range of talent and ideas.

We are currently looking to hire a Paralegal for our Shriver Housing Project. This position is full-time and non-exempt. The successful candidate will report to the Supervising Attorney and a career path may result in future opportunities as a promotion to Senior Paralegal.

Job Responsibilities:

- Work collaboratively with housing attorneys to provide advocacy and litigation support including conducting client interviews and intake.
- Maintain calendar of appointments.
- Draft legal documents and assist with court filings.
- Maintain client files and important documents, ensuring regular communication with clients.
- Perform general clerical duties, including routing inter-office mail, scheduling meetings, and conference calls, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Paralegal Certificate, . or . degree with 1 year experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience, or High School degree with 3 years’ experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience.
- Worked in a legal aid law firm.
- Passion for supporting people from different lived experiences.
- Prior experience serving low-income individuals and client groups on housing and eviction matters, with a sensitivity to those in crisis.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to liaison with community partners.
- Strong communication skills (oral/written) in English and Spanish.
- Patience and sensitivity with people in crisis situations.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$58,000. Benefits include a 35-hour workweek with a hybrid schedule, 15 paid holidays per year, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation per year depending on seniority, 12 days of sick leave per year, medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and AD&D insurance; FSA; and EAP, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contributions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

NLSLA is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military status, or other non-merit-based factors or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Consistent with these principles, NLSLA also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. All applicants and employees have the freedom to compete for employment and advancement opportunities, on a fair and equitable playing field.

NLSLA Paralegal - Shriver Housing Project

NLSLA provides free assistance to more than 160,000 individuals and families a year through innovative projects that expand access to justice and address the most critical needs of people living in poverty throughout Los Angeles. We are currently looking to hire a Paralegal for our Shriver Housing Project.

Job Responsibilities:

- Work collaboratively with housing attorneys to provide advocacy and litigation support including conducting client interviews and intake.
- Maintain calendar of appointments.
- Draft legal documents and assist with court filings.
- Maintain client files and important documents, ensuring regular communication with clients.
- Perform general clerical duties, including routing inter-office mail, scheduling meetings, and conference calls, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Paralegal Certificate, . or . degree with 1 year experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience, or High School degree with 3 years’ experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience.
- Worked in a legal aid law firm.
- Passion for supporting people from different lived experiences.
- Prior experience serving low-income individuals and client groups on housing and eviction matters, with a sensitivity to those in crisis.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to liaison with community partners.
- Strong communication skills (oral/written) in English and Spanish.
- Patience and sensitivity with people in crisis situations.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and AD&D insurance; FSA; and EAP. A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contributions. Monthly bilingual supplement.

English and Spanish

Paralegal Certificate, B.A. or B.S. degree with 1 year experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience, or High School degree with 3 years’ experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience.

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