Paralegal, Disability Rights Advocate (Hybrid)

ACLU - National Office; San Francisco, Washington (CA, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development funds

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Zusammenfassung

The ACLU's Disability Rights Program in San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC invites applicants for a full-time Paralegal. This hybrid role requires in-office presence two days per week or eight days per month, reporting to the Program Director.

The Paralegal will support litigation and advocacy in voting, education, autonomy, and criminal justice, assist affiliates and the National office on disability rights, and work with interns.

Qualifikationen

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, mail merges, and creating/inserting macros, pivot tables, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Westlaw and PACER.
• Previous paralegal, administrative support or related experience.
• Personal and/or professional experience with the disability community is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and file legal pleadings; arrange for service of legal documents; prepare and serve discovery documents; conduct research on court rules and procedures.
• Maintain case files, attorneys’ correspondence files, and internal litigation tracking systems including case summaries and calendar of litigation deadlines and court dates.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including maintaining calendars, preparing correspondence, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports.
• Monitor and manage Excel spreadsheets for DRP budget.
• Respond to requests for legal assistance and update content on the ACLU website and intranet.
• Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for intern and fellowship positions.
• Work with interns and communicate routine guidance on projects; collaborate with New York and San Francisco offices to ensure smooth operations.
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Calendaring

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

Jobbeschreibung

The ACLU's Disability Rights Program in San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC invites applicants for a full-time Paralegal. This hybrid role requires in-office presence two days per week or eight days per month, reporting to the Program Director.

The Paralegal will support litigation and advocacy in voting, education, autonomy, and criminal justice, assist affiliates and the National office on disability rights, and work with interns.