وظائف

Salary $45,000.00 – $51,000.00 per year

The Eviction Right to Counsel Program is a grant-funded project where in low- and moderate-income tenants facing eviction receive legal representation to ensure equity and inclusion in the legal system. The Eviction Right to Counsel Paralegal will work with eligible clients and support 2-4 housing attorneys. Duties include, but are not limited to, serving tenants facing eviction as well as applicants denied housing, accompanying clients to court, assisting with trial preparation, and assisting with other tasks as needed. The Eviction Right to Counsel Paralegal provides case management assistance to case handlers through the preparation of legal documents and preliminary research, as well as conducting client intake and interviews and assisting with outreach. This position is funded in part by and in collaboration with one or more grants. This position is funded for the duration of the grant and subsequent renewal may result in modification of job duties and responsibilities. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, advice letters, pleadings, and other documents for review by case handlers.
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and attending court or administrative hearings.
• Communicate with clients about upcoming court dates and deadlines, or to provide advice or information from attorneys.
• Promptly and accurately assist case handlers with client meetings, research, case management, filings, and other tasks.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with organizations in the service area and state which would benefit the client population.
• Participate in the firm’s community education program by being available to assist at the ERTC court help desk, speak with community groups and agency staff, conduct general outreach, and suggest ideas for and help to prepare and update community education materials. 
• Maintain accurate and orderly client files, adhering to case management database policies and guidelines.  
• إنشاء والحفاظ على علاقات عمل إيجابية مع المنظمات في منطقة الخدمة والدولة والتي من شأنها أن تعود بالنفع على العملاء.
• Assist with client intakes and walk-ins as needed. 

مؤهلات:

• Minimum High School diploma or GED. Associate’s degree or Paralegal certificate preferred. 
• 2 years prior experience working in a law office, court, social service agency, or other relevant setting preferred.
• خبرة في العمل مع ذوي الدخل المنخفض.
• Basic proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel software. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including in client interviews and helping persons in crisis.
• Proficiency in the use of office equipment (copiers, scanners, facsimile, postage machine, etc.).
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish or Arabic is a plus.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

فوائد

تغطية التأمين الصحي وطب الأسنان والرؤية في اليوم الأول من العمل. التأمين على الحياة، حساب توفير الرعاية الصحية، مؤهل للإعفاء من قرض الخدمة العامة، خطة 401k، إجازة/إجازة مرضية/إجازة.

كيفية التقديم

Required: Cover Letter, Resume, and Three References

ERTC Paralegal Application

LASMTC هو صاحب عمل يتسم بتكافؤ الفرص ويشجع بقوة الطلبات المقدمة من الأشخاص الملونين والأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة والنساء و LBGTQIA + والمتقدمين غير المتوافقين مع الجنس.

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تتمثل مهمة جمعية المساعدة القانونية في تعزيز الحقوق القانونية للأشخاص ذوي الدخل المنخفض والضعفاء والدفاع عنها وإنفاذها من أجل تأمين ضروريات الحياة الأساسية لهم. يضم فريق عملنا السلطات الوطنية في مجالات العنف المنزلي، والإسكان، وقانون المستهلك، وضرائب الدخل الفيدرالية، والدفاع عن الصحة، وتمثيل المجموعات غير الربحية، والضمان الاجتماعي، والتعليم الخاص.