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Family Law
Min 5 yrs required
Family Law Paralegal The candidate will be providing legal support, direction and document review for victims of domestic violence. Will assist in the areas of dissolution of marriage, parenting plan establishment, paternity, child support, obtaining temporary and emergency restraining orders in family law cases, obtaining civil domestic violence orders for protection and providing referrals and legal guidance in other legal areas. This position will serve victims of intimate partner violence referred. This position also assists the Senior Family Law Paralegal in her/his duties as needed. Screens clients for appropriateness to be served by the civil legal/family law department under the supervision of the Senior Family Law Paralegal and Supervising Attorney. Assists with running conflict checks and operating other client management software. Assists qualifying pro-se clients in reviewing family law forms for cases in Superior Court including initial pleadings, final pleadings and assistance with any other necessary forms. Assists in a weekly walk-in legal clinic for pro-se clients. Maintains client records and statistical information on clients served. Writes and types legal documents requested by staff attorneys. Files and enters court orders at Superior Court. Assists in providing services to our rural partners as needed. Attends appropriate company training and program staff meetings requested by the Associate Director, ADVP and mandated by the OCVA Grant. Provides community education about the company's legal programs and DV and the legal system. Provides workshops for participants receiving legal services on a variety of legal procedures. Become domestic violence advocate trained and maintain this status through 20 hours of hourly continuing education. This training is provided by or underwritten by the company. Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervising Attorney, Director of Legal Services, Staff Attorney(s) and Senior Family Law Paralegal.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies, Certified Paralegal, or Legal Secretary with a minimum of 5 years of experience in family law. A minimum of 3 years experience as a paralegal (except the 5 year requirement if no degree/certification). Prior experience working in family law, knowledge of domestic violence and proven advocacy skills is highly desirable. Demonstrate understanding and acceptance of mission, values, goals and objectives of company Spokane. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff students, administrators, and others of various, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, contributing to and fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation. Comfortable with basic computer applications, able to manage time efficiently, and demonstrate reliability. Able to maintain professional and ethical boundaries with families, staff and volunteers. Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and agency goals. Ability to lift boxes of up to 40 pounds.
Please email resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.
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