Paralegal
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
About 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.
About this job
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.
Roles & responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Essential Job Qualifications:
• One of the following:
o Paralegal Certificate;
o 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
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.