About the role

  • Paralegal providing crucial legal support at Westside Justice Center, enhancing community justice efforts through case management and client interaction.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with case planning, development, and management
  • Coordinate and track referrals to attorneys, partner organizations and community partners
  • Conduct legal research
  • Interview clients, gathers facts and retrieves information
  • Organize case files, monitor case statuses, and provide periodic updates to the supervising attorney
  • Review all client and court related case files for pertinent information
  • Organize, manage, and update client files/pleadings (electronic and paper copies)
  • Review and analyze client files, data and documents to assist in the investigation of facts and allegations involved in discovery
  • Assist with preparing documents for production and witness files to be used at depositions or trial
  • Draft, edit, and proofread cover letters, administrative memos, and Word documents

Requirements

  • 2 years’ experience working in an office setting, preferably a legal environment
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • A paralegal certificate from a paralegal training program accredited by the American Bar Association
  • Demonstrated interest in the work of WJC and/or its clients
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and manage time
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Professionalism
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to navigate Microsoft Office suite i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Job title

Paralegal

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$52,000 - $55,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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