Job Description
Bet Tzedek Legal Services has been providing high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents for nearly 50 years. They are seeking a paralegal to join their Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project, where the role involves providing legal services and support to housed and unhoused individuals in collaboration with service providers. Responsibilities Under the supervision of an attorney, respond to phone and email requests for legal assistance and deliver advice and counsel Prepare, file, and serve court forms and case documents with attorney supervision Assist attorneys during discovery by conducting document review and preparing, responding to, and serving discovery devices Conduct and assist with outreach, in-person intakes, and education efforts to various homeless service providers, unhoused individuals, and individuals at imminent risk of homelessness (local travel required) Perform administrative tasks with organization and efficiency, including typing client interview notes, entering client information into a case management database, uploading relevant documents to document management databases, entering data into a template referrals spreadsheet, on a monthly basis; completing biweekly timesheets, opening and closing digital case files timely and accurately; and Other assignments as deemed appropriate Skills A paralegal certificate/degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved institution OR bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the California bar for the preceding 3 years Fluency in written and spoken English Proficiency with internet and web-based applications Ability to travel independently throughout Los Angeles County for required client work and outreach and education events Demonstrated commitment to Bet Tzedek's mission to provide free legal services to those who need them most Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in performance of job duties Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and ability to translate between English and Spanish At least 2 years of law office experience supporting multiple attorneys Knowledge and experience in landlord-tenant law or similar practice areas related to housing or homelessness Proficiency with MS Office, electronic case management and document management systems (Legal Server, Net Documents, Adobe Pro, OneLegal) Valid California driver's license Benefits A generous number of paid holidays, vacation, and sick days annually.
Personal and floating holidays Compensatory time for exempt employees. 18 weeks of paid parental leave (after 1 year of employment). Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage for employees and dependents, with office visit co-pay reimbursement for HMO enrollees. Life/accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan. Voluntary (employee-contributed) life/AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement, and pet insurance.
Employee-contributed 403(b) plan. Employer-contributed Pension plan. Healthcare and childcare flexible spending accounts. Commuter transit and/or parking benefits. Company Overview Founded in 1974, Bet Tzedek pursues equal justice for all by providing high-quality, free legal services to the unhoused, undocumented immigrants, LGBTQIA+ community, low-wage workers, tenants, the elderly, Holocaust survivors, small business owners, and more. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees.
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