Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County · 9 hours ago
Legal Secretary- Stay Housed LA Program
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$43K/yr - $49K/yr
1+ years expNeighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. The Legal Secretary position plays a critical role in the Eviction Defense Team, performing a full range of legal secretarial duties including preparing court forms, filing documents, and coordinating client meetings.
Legal
Responsibilities
Performing a full range of legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys including preparation of correspondence, transcription, legal briefs, motions and discovery documents
Responsibilities also include court filing, maintaining calendar, filing and tickler systems including maintaining paperless systems
Must be familiar with court filings and rules
Complies with contractual requirements and ensures proper documentation and tracking of case files in accordance with program and grant requirements
Will work directly with program clients
Schedules meetings, depositions and coordinates special projects and events
Contacts court to schedule court hearings
Shares workload with other program secretaries
Will assist with reports and other program needs
This position is designated as hybrid. Employees are required to work on-site a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining time eligible for remote work as business needs allow. Specific in-office days may be set by the department or manager to support team collaboration and organizational priorities
Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may be required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of one (1) year legal secretarial experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms
Passion for NLSLA mission and demonstrated commitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals
Passion, empathy, and compassion for supporting people from different lived experiences
Preferred
Worked in a legal aid law firm
Litigation experience
Are bilingual in Spanish, due to the high number of Spanish-speaking residents in the community, or in any of the other Los Angeles threshold languages, which is highly valued in our community outreach efforts
Benefits
Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on seniority, and 12 days of sick leave.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of plan options.
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and options for voluntary contributions.
Monthly bilingual supplement for qualified employees.
Perks: Technology reimbursement to help you stay connected and equipped to do your best work.
Company
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Each year Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to more than 100,000 individuals and families through innovative projects that expand access to justice and address the most critical needs of Los Angeles’ poverty communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yvonne Mariajimenez
President & CEO
Kiali Sacramento
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