Paralegal - Opportunity Under Law
$64,958–$69,368 year
HybridLos Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, United StatesHybridFull Time$64,958–$69,368 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Conduct trauma-informed interviews, draft declarations and complaint narratives, and prepare legal documents for filing in state and federal courts. Manage litigation deadlines, assist with discovery including document review, and support trial preparation by organizing binders and exhibits. Conduct community and plaintiff-class outreach while coordinating with pro bono volunteers and managing internal project coordination. Research local court rules, maintain litigation calendars, and perform fact and expert investigations for ongoing and potential cases.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Paralegal certificate/degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved institution
- At least 1 year of experience in litigation support under the supervision of a California attorney
- 5-7 years of litigation support/paralegal experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent proofreading skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize, solve problems independently, and efficiently manage time to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in computer applications and databases (including Adobe, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Teams, Office 365, Westlaw and Lexis)
- Openness to using approved AI platforms as requested
- Ability to conduct research on legal procedures
- Knowledge of court systems and e-filing practices for state and federal courts
- Knowledge of Bluebook and California citation styles
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish
- Ability to travel locally and nationally to engage in investigation and litigation support
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated commitment and comfort with trauma-informed legal advocacy
- Ability to proactively manage up
- Open and growth mindset and commitment to a healthy organizational culture
- Excellent judgment and discretion
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- High levels of emotional intelligence and cultural competency
- Commitment to economic and racial justice and Public Counsel's mission
- Vaccination against COVID-19
- Ability to work in the office at least one day per week
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with trial and discovery support
- Experience in supporting large teams/multiple attorneys or managing multiple caseloads
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