Staff Paralegal Hybrid (Seniors)

Full-time

Description

The Paralegal will work as a member of the Seniors unit to assist Orange County seniors with legal issues across all CLA SoCal practice areas. This full-time, hybrid (three days in-person), non-exempt paralegal position reports to the Supervising Attorney of the Senior's Unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist the attorney in various areas of the law including but not limited to elder abuse; consumer debt issues; housing issues, government benefits issues; and conservatorships and guardianship issues.
• Maintain contact with the client when necessary and with opposing party or opposing attorney.
• Assist attorneys with discovery process including propounding and responding to discovery requests.
• Under attorney supervision, represent clients in administrative appeals to the local Housing Authority and to the Social Security Administration.
• Travel to senior centers on a monthly basis to conduct in person intake and interviews with clients scheduled by the senior center.
• Dependent on grant, assist with grant reporting and tracking grant deliverables.
• Maintain detailed and accurate case notes and timekeeping in case management system (LegalServer).
• Assist attorney with intake and initial client appointments, prepare and maintain client files, electronic and / or physical.
• Effectively interview and communicate with clients including accurately relaying legal advice provided by the attorney.
• Prepare legal forms, pleadings, memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Assist attorney with citation checking and discovery process including propounding and responding to discovery requests.
• Assist attorneys with case investigation, witness interviews, factual and legal research.
• Perform various clerical duties such as record-keeping, document copying, e-Filing, etc.
• When qualified, engage in interpretation and translation for attorneys.
• Work with a multi-cultural perspective of inclusion and diversity.
• May be required to work at clinics and / or workshops located in local courts, CLA SoCal offices, or at partner agencies.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.

Requirements

Salary Description

$26.37 to $36.26 (DOE)

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