National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 3 hours ago
Legal Secretary- Stay Housed LA Program
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$43K/yr - $49K/yr
1+ years expNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is dedicated to providing free legal assistance to individuals and families in need. The Legal Secretary for the Stay Housed LA Program will perform a variety of legal secretarial duties, including client communication, court document preparation, and scheduling, while supporting attorneys in eviction defense efforts.
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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
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
Must be familiar with court filings and rules
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.
A Culture of Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
Perks: Technology reimbursement to help you stay connected and equipped to do your best work.
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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