Paralegal/Litigation Clerk
$67,434–$77,938 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Assist Litigation attorneys in representing tenants facing eviction by responding to discovery, reviewing legal documents, and preparing responsive pleadings, stay of execution requests, and noticed motions under supervision. Maintain client files, calendars, and internal databases while conducting client intakes with empathy and professionalism. Provide trial preparation support, shadow court hearings, and conduct legal research. Accompany up to three staff attorneys on approximately 150 cases annually and train volunteers and interns. Enter client data accurately for program evaluation and attend weekly and monthly staff meetings.
Required Qualifications
- At least one year of relevant experience performing legal support work, whether paid, volunteer, internship, community-based, or academic
- Demonstrated interest in and ability to learn core paralegal tasks such as drafting legal documents, supporting litigation efforts, and managing case files
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and proofread legal documents
- Experience working directly with individuals with a diversity of racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and other office software; experience managing online calendars and setting appointments
- Some evening or weekend work may be required
- This is a hybrid role. Employees may be able to work from home two (2) regularly scheduled days a week after thirty (30) days of employment
- Prolonged sitting/standing
- Extensive typing and data entry
- Close visual acuity for reviewing documents, data, and reports
- Prolonged computer use
Desired Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate or degree (completed or in progress), OR a minimum of 1 year of legal support experience in a law office, legal aid organization, court system, or similar setting
- Three (3) years of litigation paralegal experience strongly preferred
- Experience drafting legal documents, supporting litigation efforts, and managing case files in a legal or related setting
- Experience working in housing justice, legal aid, or social services settings
- Fluency in a language other than English highly preferred (Spanish, Cantonese, or Tagalog especially welcome)
- Proven ability to ask personal or sensitive questions with professionalism, compassion, and discretion
- Salesforce or other legal/case management database experience is a plus
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