Paralegal: Rural Outreach & Pro Bono Access

Global Pro Bono Hub; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino seeks a Paralegal – Community Outreach, Pro Bono & Rural Access to serve as the primary field representative, delivering legal education, outreach presentations, and intake services across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

This in-person role requires a CA driver's license and willingness to travel; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and the ideal candidate will engage diverse communities and expand access to justice.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate; or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 2 years of paralegal, legal assistant, community outreach, or legal services experience.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel extensively.
• Experience delivering presentations or trainings to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, case management software, and virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct legal education presentations and Know Your Rights workshops.
• Travel regularly to remote communities to deliver outreach services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, courts, and local government offices.
• Create bilingual (English/Spanish) legal education materials, flyers, and resource guides.
• Conduct on-site client intake, eligibility screening, and legal needs assessments.
• Represent LASSB at community fairs, resource events, coalition meetings, and task forces.
• Identify emerging legal needs and report findings to program leadership.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and supporting volunteer attorneys for pro bono cases.
• Coordinate logistics for pro bono clinics, including scheduling and materials prep.
• Screen potential cases for pro bono placement and prepare summaries for attorney review.
• Maintain the pro bono case tracking database and generate reports.
• Serve as liaison between pro bono attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Assist with CLE coordination and recognition events.
• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Assist clients with court forms and plain-language explanations.
• Enter data in case management system and provide translation support.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public speaking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management software

Legal Server

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

The Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino seeks a Paralegal – Community Outreach, Pro Bono & Rural Access to serve as the primary field representative, delivering legal education, outreach presentations, and intake services across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

This in-person role requires a CA driver's license and willingness to travel; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and the ideal candidate will engage diverse communities and expand access to justice.