Bilingual Housing Paralegal for Eviction Clinics

Counsel for Justice; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Counsel for Justice in Los Angeles seeks a Paralegal – Housing to assist tenants facing eviction under attorney supervision. You will support housing clinics, prepare documents, and coordinate with volunteers.

Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, have paralegal certification or a related degree with one year of legal office experience, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. This full-time, in-person role offers a 36.25-hour week, competitive benefits, and opportunities to serve

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and client-service skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to use business communication platforms and web-based case management platforms.
• Paralegal candidates should meet one of the two educational options: ABA-approved certificate or degree with supervised legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist self-represented tenants with unlawful detainer matters under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate with remote pro bono volunteers, including scheduling, case assignment, document collection, and follow-up.
• Provide paralegal support to Housing attorneys on clinic and non-clinic matters, including client communication, document preparation, discovery, exhibits, filings, and case organization.
• Provide Spanish-language interpretation for client communications and translate case-related materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute information needed for grant reporting and program evaluation.
• Help maintain Housing Project procedures, templates, training materials, and referral resources.
• Coordinate with court staff, community partners, and legal services providers as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the role.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved program)

Bachelor's degree (A.B. or B.S.) with 1 year paralegal/attorney supervision

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Counsel for Justice in Los Angeles seeks a Paralegal – Housing to assist tenants facing eviction under attorney supervision. You will support housing clinics, prepare documents, and coordinate with volunteers.

Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, have paralegal certification or a related degree with one year of legal office experience, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. This full-time, in-person role offers a 36.25-hour week, competitive benefits, and opportunities to serve