National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 10 hours ago
Paralegal- Self-Help Housing Project
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $58K/yr
1+ years expNational Legal Aid & Defender Association provides free assistance to individuals and families through innovative projects that expand access to justice. The Paralegal will work at the Pasadena Self-Help Legal Access Center, providing information, education, and assistance with forms to self-represented individuals, primarily focusing on housing issues.
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Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with staff attorneys to interview self-represented people to provide individuals with educational materials, information, and document assistance regarding civil issues with a focus on housing
Responsible for screening and prioritizing legal assistance to over 80 individuals daily
Will assist the Staff Attorney in supervising and training volunteers
Qualification
Required
Paralegal Certificate
B.A. or B.S. degree with 1 year experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience
High School degree with 3 years' experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the supervision of a licensed attorney with a letter certifying the experience. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003
Working knowledge of court forms and court procedures required
Must have excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills
Ability to work well in a busy environment, enjoy working with the public and working collaboratively with a small staff
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
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
Prior experience serving low-income individuals and client groups on housing and eviction matters, with a sensitivity to those in crisis
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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