Paralegal

2 months ago


Los Angeles, United States Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is seeking a Paralegal interested in working at a nonprofit social justice organization. Reporting directly to the Director of Legal Services, the Paralegal will provide administrative support to the Buhai Center’s direct client services.

Key Features of this Job:

  • Administrative support of direct client services, including retainer agreement processing, document tracking, preparation of exhibits, and document summaries;
  • Legal support of direct client services, including e-filing, pleading drafting, and client interviewing.

Essential Job Qualifications:

  • One of the following:
    • Paralegal Certificate;
    • B.A. or B.S. degree with 1 year experience working in a law office or other legal setting under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney, with a letter certifying the experience upon request.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting;
  • Strong communication (oral/written) and organizational skills;
  • Patience and sensitivity to people in crisis and commitment to public interest work;
  • Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, business communication platforms, and web-based case management and pleading preparation platforms.

Strongly Preferred:

  • Bilingual (oral and written) Spanish;
  • Experience in E-filing in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Start Date: ASAP

Position: Full-time, non-exempt, 37.5 hours/week

Salary and Benefits: $50,000 to $60,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary employee retirement plan; paid vacation and holiday leave; reimbursed travel and educational expenses.

Location: Hybrid; Office in Los Angeles/Koreatown

How to Apply: Interested persons should email a cover letter and resume to: jobs@hbcfl.org. Please write “Paralegal” in the subject line.

 

Please, no phone inquiries. Position open until filled.

The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company DescriptionAbout the Buhai Center: Founded in 1982, the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is one of the most innovative legal programs in the nation designed specifically for low-income families in turmoil. The focus of the Buhai Center’s efforts is on legal problems involving custody, visitation, support of children, domestic violence, and establishing parentage.

Our Mission: We protect victims of domestic violence and improve the well-being of children living in poverty. With the help of volunteers, the Buhai Center provides free family law assistance and legal education to low-income Angelenos. We strive to empower people in need and assure them meaningful access to the courts.

Our Vision: We aspire to create a community where poverty is not a barrier to those who seek to resolve critical family law matters.Company DescriptionAbout the Buhai Center: Founded in 1982, the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is one of the most innovative legal programs in the nation designed specifically for low-income families in turmoil. The focus of the Buhai Center’s efforts is on legal problems involving custody, visitation, support of children, domestic violence, and establishing parentage.\r
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Our Mission: We protect victims of domestic violence and improve the well-being of children living in poverty. With the help of volunteers, the Buhai Center provides free family law assistance and legal education to low-income Angelenos. We strive to empower people in need and assure them meaningful access to the courts.\r
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Our Vision: We aspire to create a community where poverty is not a barrier to those who seek to resolve critical family law matters.
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