Government
San Fernando, CA
Legal Staff Paralegal in San Fernando, CA
Legal Staff
No
The **Members Only** offers volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in gaining practical work experience in the legal field. With a budget of over $1 billion and more than 4,800 employees, the Court is the largest unified trial court in the US. The volunteer programs aim to provide participants with valuable skills and knowledge about court procedures and operations while also giving them an enhanced understanding of the judicial system.
- Job Title: Volunteer at the **Members Only**
- Salary: Monthly, Annually
- Job Type: Volunteer
- Department: Human Resources/Employee Relations
- Job Number: VIP02
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
About the Court:
- Largest unified trial court in the United States
- 580 judges and commissioners
- 36 facilities within 12 judicial districts
- Annual budget of over $1 billion
- Located in Southern California
- Covers 4,752 square miles and has a population of over 10,400,000 residents
About the Programs:
- Offer valuable work experience and skill development
- Familiarize participants with court procedures and operations
- Provide an enhanced understanding and appreciation for the judicial system
- Placement areas include Civil Law
- Participants will have access to networking opportunities and an overview of Court processes and procedures
Paralegal Program:
- Provides quality paralegal work experience
- Assists with the preparation of legal documents for cases involving child support, spousal support, and health insurance issues
- Participants will receive experience in preparing legal documents and an overview of Court processes and procedures
- Placement area: Civil Law
- Who should apply:
- Students currently enrolled in paralegal schools, colleges, and universities throughout LA County
- Individuals who have completed a Paralegal certificate program in paralegal schools, colleges, or universities
- Note: Most programs allow participation as a volunteer. Volunteers donate their services without pay from the Court and without compensation or credit from a third party.
Application Process:
- Applicants will be placed on an eligibility list for up to 6 months
- Selected applicants will be considered for available opportunities
- A current and accurate email address must be provided for communication purposes
- Applicants will be notified of their application status via email
- It is recommended to add to your safe senders list to avoid emails being filtered as spam
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- Facebook
- LinkedIn
Volunteer Programs Supplemental Questionnaire:
- Question 1: In which program/area are you interested in participating?
- Court Administration & Courthouse Operations
- Judicial and Courtroom Operations
- Family Court Services Mediation (requires ASCW or AMFT accreditation)
- Paralegal (requires paralegal certification or current study)
- Not Sure
- Question 2: Indicate all areas where you would be willing to work.
- Question 3: What is your current availability?
- Question 4: How long do you plan to commit to the program?
- Question 5: Are you under 18 years old? If yes, proof of eligibility to work must be attached to your application.
- Question 6: If you are under 18 years old, specify the high school counselor, instructor, or a representative of a participating community or professional organization or church who has referred you.
- Question 7: For-Credit Internship: Will you be receiving accreditation or course credit for a school or certification program as a result of your work?
- Question 8: For-Credit Internship: If you will you be receiving accreditation or course credit for a school or certification program as a result of your work, provide the following:
- School and/or program
- School/program representative contact information
- The requirements for receiving credit
- Attach any relevant documentation to your application
- Question 9: If you were referred by an organization, agency, school, government program, or other program, indicate it here.
- Question 10: If you are looking for placement in a specific department, litigation area, or judge/commissioner, indicate it here.
- Question 11: If you are applying as part of a cohort, indicate it here.
Required Question:
- Please review the descriptions in the bulletin before selecting an answer to ensure you are considered for the appropriate program.
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