Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Government

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

No

Volunteer Program at Los Angeles Superior Court: Paralegal Position

Salary: Monthly, Annually
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Volunteer
Department: Human Resources/Employee Relations
Job Number: VIP02

About the Court:
- Largest unified trial court in the United States
- 580 judges and commissioners
- 36 facilities within 12 judicial districts
- Supported by over 4,800 full-time employees
- Annual budget of over $1 billion
- Located in Southern California, one of the nation's largest and most populous counties with over 10,400,000 residents

About the Program:
- Offers practical work experience and skill development
- Familiarizes participants with court procedures and operations
- Intended to provide an enhanced understanding and appreciation for the judicial system

Paralegal Position:
- Provides quality paralegal work experience
- Assists with preparation of legal documents for cases involving child support, spousal support, and health insurance issues
- Participants receive experience, networking opportunities, and an overview of court processes and procedures
- Placement areas include Family Law (Self-Help Centers, Domestic Violence Clinic, Guardianship Clinic, Toll Family Law Counseling Center with LAFLA)
- Ideal for students currently enrolled in paralegal schools, colleges, and universities throughout LA County or individuals who have completed a paralegal certificate program
- Volunteer position with no pay or compensation from the Court or third party
- Volunteers may receive aid or benefits as part of a government program

What to Expect Next:
- If qualified, placed on eligibility list for up to 6 months and considered for available opportunities
- Provide current and accurate email address for communication
- Human Resources staff will notify applicants of application status via email
- Add to safe senders list to avoid emails being filtered as spam

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Organization:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.

Address:
- 111 N. Hill Street, Rm. 203
- Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website:
- ****

Volunteer Programs Supplemental Questionnaire:
Question 1:
- Interested in participating in which program/area? (Please read descriptions before selecting an answer)
- (1) Court Administration & Courthouse Operations
- (2) Judicial and Courtroom Operations
- (3) Family Court Services Mediation (requires ASCW or AMFT accreditation)
- (4) Paralegal (requires paralegal certification or current study)
- (5) Not Sure

Question 2:
- Willing to work in which areas?
- LAX/Airport, Alhambra, Antelope Valley, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Downtown ., Chatsworth, Compton, Downey, East ., El Monte, Glendale, Hollywood, Inglewood, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Padrinos, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Pasadena, Pomona, Santa Clarita, San Fernando, Santa Monica, Sylmar, Torrance, Van Nuys, West Covina, Whittier, Remote

Question 3:
- Current availability? (. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Question 4:
- How long do you plan to commit to the program? (. 3 months)

Question 5:
- Are you under 18 years old? (If yes, must attach proof of eligibility to work)

Question 6:
- If under 18 years old, provide contact information for high school counselor, instructor, or representative who referred you.

Question 7:
- For-Credit Internship: Will you receive accreditation or course credit for your work? (Yes/No)

Question 8:
- For-Credit Internship: If yes, provide school/program information and representative contact information. Attach relevant documentation to application.

Question 9:
- Referred by an organization, agency, school, government program, or other program? Provide contact information for agency and representative/case manager.

Question 10:
- Looking for placement in a specific department, litigation area, or with a specific judge/commissioner? Indicate here in addition to previous selections.

Question 11:
- Applying as part of a cohort? Indicate here. (. Cal Poly Judicial Internship, Fall 2025)