Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $52,000 - $55,000

The Westside Justice Center is growing and we are adding NEW roles to our team!

Unleash your legal prowess and make a difference with the Westside Justice Center! Join our passionate team as a Paralegal and play a crucial role contributing to the transformation of justice in our communities. Founded in 2015, the Westside Justice Center (WJC) is not just a workplace; it's a mission-driven Legal Aid clinic dedicated to eradicating barriers to justice and uplifting authentic community leadership.

As a Paralegal, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts, assisting our Legal Services team in providing essential support to individuals and communities in need. Your responsibilities will include case management, legal research, client interviews, and document preparation. If you're someone with a genuine passion for social justice and a desire to make a tangible impact, we invite you to join us.

Our

new team members enjoy a plethora of benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and the occasional need for travel. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a professional office environment where your legal skills contribute directly to our mission of justice and equity for all.

Ready to embark on a fulfilling legal journey with us? Apply now and let's write the next chapter together at the Westside Justice Center!

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

Successful Candidates will possess :

Benefits :

Work Environment :

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Disclosure :

Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications. Target salary hiring range : $52,000 - $55,000.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, requirements, or responsibilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The Westside Justice Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQI-GNC people, and formerly incarcerated people are strongly encouraged to apply.