Tenant Defense Project- Paralegal

Inner City Law Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,806 - 51,591; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Inner City Law Center in Los Angeles is searching for a dedicated full-time Paralegal for its Tenant Defense Project. The role involves providing essential legal support, including client interviews, document drafting, and administrative duties. A commitment to the mission of eradicating homelessness and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualified candidates should have a certificate in paralegal studies or a BA/BS degree and at least one year of law-related experience. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Competitive hourly compensation from $24.54 - $37.45 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to manage large amounts of data.
• 1-5 years of experience as a Paralegal is required.
• Written and oral Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing clients and conducting intakes for potential representation.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Assisting with administrative duties, including electronic filing.

Skills

Excel

Client interaction

Research skills

Spanish language proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate in paralegal studies or BA/BS degree

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Id:226

# of Openings:1

Paralegal

(Full-Time, Non-exempt Position)

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm located in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles. We are looking for extraordinary people to help us end homelessness in Los Angeles. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect, ICLC fights for justice for low-income tenants, working-poor families, people who are disabled or experiencing homelessness, people living with HIV/AIDS, and homeless veterans.

Position Description

ICLC seeks a talented full-time Paralegal for our Tenant Defense Project who will be responsible for providing key legal support to attorneys and working closely with our clients throughout our representation, including:

Responsibilities

• Interviewing clients and potential clients, conducting intakes, and supporting assessment of potential representation.
• Being the point of contact for clients; collecting and reviewing evidence and other documents, including visiting clients’ homes as needed.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, motions, declarations, applications, and discovery requests and responses.
• Assisting trial, mediation, arbitration, and hearing briefs, exhibits, and other documents.
• Attending trials and hearings.
• Assisting with administrative and clerical duties, including electronic filing.
• Maintaining electronic case files and documents and proper documentation in our case management system.
• Providing language interpretation and translation to support with legal representation.
• Completing grant-related forms and processes as required by funders.
• Working closely with other paralegals to advise on and implement team procedures and systems.
• Providing client education, information, and referrals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hiring Criteria

Commitment to ICLC’s mission and values. Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to manage large amounts of data. Ability to interact with clients utilizing client- centered and trauma-informed frameworks.Ability to use good judgment, multitask, and meet deadlines.Mission driven and dedicated to eradicating homelessness and dismantling the systems that contribute to it. Committed to equity, diversity, and racial justice. Innovative and solution oriented. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with the general public. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, including meticulous notetaking and documentation skills to support client services. Organized, detail oriented, and able to assume responsibility quickly and independently in a rapidly growing organization.A certificate in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved institution or BA/BS degree and at least 1 year of supervised law-related experience with an attorney who has been an active member of the CA State Bar for a minimum of 3 years is required. 1-5 years of experience as a Paralegal is required. Written and oral Spanish language proficiency is preferred as well as access to reliable transportation.

Compensation

Hourly compensation from $24.54 - $37.45 per hour and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter detailing interest in the position directly to our website athttps://innercitylaw.org/apply/. Applications will not be considered if both resume and cover letter are not provided.

Inner City Law Center is committed to having a diverse staffand anequitableandinclusive workplace. To read our full DEI Statement, please clickhere .

ICLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, marital status, or medical condition. All qualified applicants with criminal histories shall be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

To keep our staff and clients safe, ICLC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and undergo TB testing upon hire.