Legal Staff Paralegal in Riverside, CA

Public Interest

Riverside, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Riverside, CA

Legal Staff

1-4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Systemic/Impact Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Systemic/Impact Litigation Paralegal will provide essential legal support to attorneys and legal professionals within the organization. Key responsibilities include:

- Demonstrating humility and sensitivity while working with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency.
- Exhibiting excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients, opposing counsel, judicial personnel, and other staff.
- Offering legal advice under the supervision of an attorney.
- Interviewing and counseling clients.
- Providing limited service to clients and interfacing with outside counsel, internal clients, and customers.
- Assisting with research, obtaining, and reviewing records.
- Preparing and editing legal forms, documents, and pleadings such as briefs, motions, and discovery requests.
- Preparing Excel reports and PowerPoint presentations.
- Organizing and maintaining case files in a virtual format.
- Calendaring and scheduling court hearings, deadlines, and meetings.
- Assisting with trial preparation, including witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders.
- Collaborating effectively as part of a team, including attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and students.
- Conducting case investigations.
- Participating in clinics and community outreach projects.
- Creating and maintaining new matters in the case management system.
- Performing other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:
Candidates should possess one of the following educational qualifications:

- A four-year college degree.
- A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited school.

Additionally, candidates should have:

- At least one year of relevant legal experience.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management.
- Understanding of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Accurate typing skills with the ability to type 60 words per minute.
- Previous calendaring experience.
- Flexibility to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters arise.
- Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to learn quickly.
- Proficiency in English, with Spanish language skills being an advantage.

Salary Information:
The compensation for the Systemic/Impact Litigation Paralegal position ranges from to per hour, depending on the candidate's experience.

Additional Information:
The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on merit, work experience, and education, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The organization values the unique stories and experiences of its staff, recognizing that these differences enhance the ability to address community challenges effectively. Staff members are expected to approach professional relationships with humility and a commitment to positively impacting the community they serve.