Legal Advocate (Family Law)

Position Summary:

This is a full-time hourly position that assists attorneys with legal matters and provides support to clients in survivor-based legal cases.

Reporting Relationship:

Supervised by: Senior Attorney

Essential Functions:

· Prepare correspondence, memoranda, Judicial Council forms and related attachments, notices, draft declarations, and other necessary legal forms under attorney supervision.

· Provides case-related information to clients.

· Calendar deadlines and events for client matters

· Prepare client evidence for court or other types of filing.

· Communicate with clients, law enforcement, Dept. of Children and Family Services, as needed.

· Fax, scan and mail documents as needed.

· Perform legal research to assist attorneys as necessary.

· Translate documents from Spanish to English (and vice versa), as needed.

· Perform searches, retrieve documents, and make copies of filings.

· Prepare, organize, and maintain digital files for clients.

· Conduct interviews and engage in fact-gathering with clients.

· Participate in regular team meetings and training.

· Engage in other tasks and projects that further LACLJ’s mission and operations

· Adheres to all LACLJ policies and procedures

· Participates in mandatory staff training and meetings

· Other duties as assigned

· Bachelor's degree or, Associate’s degree and Certificate of Completion from a paralegal program approved by the CA Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education

· Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish

· Two years of experience in legal field (preferred)

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Strong technology and software skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, internet searches, etc.

· Ability to communicate well orally and in writing

· Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks with a strong attention to detail

· Ability to work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds

· Demonstrated commitment to public interest work

· Experience and interest in working with low-income, immigrants, trauma-survivors, and/or other under-served, under-represented populations.

Salary and Benefits

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with an annual range (salary equivalent) of $50,000 - $55,000 per year depending on experience. LACLJ offers a generous benefits package that includes: a 35-hour workweek, 403b with matching, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, 100% employer-paid medical (Kaiser), dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as optional supplemental insurance and dependent and health savings accounts. LACLJ is an eligible nonprofit employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.