Intake Paralegal (Spanish Speaking) – Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup

About the role

The position of Intake Paralegal is open within the Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup at LAFLA. This role is specifically for an individual fluent in Spanish who will assist survivors of domestic violence with restraining order and family law matters in Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities

• Staff LAFLA’s DV/Family Law advice phone line during intake hours, offering client-centered and trauma-informed assistance to clients facing family law or domestic violence issues.
• Interview, advise, and provide limited legal services to clients under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney.
• Document client eligibility, facts, and the legal assistance provided in an accurate, timely, and detailed manner.
• Conduct research related to family law and domestic violence law and programs, and other public services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any subject or a certificate of completion of an appropriate paralegal program;
• One (1) year relevant work experience preferred;
• Experience interviewing individuals in crisis and/or working with diverse client populations, including low-income communities;
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly;
• Excellent customer service, and written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail;
• Self-motivated, organized, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload;
• Comfortable with case management systems and other technology;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including attorneys, paralegals, service providers, and support staff;
• Bilingual in Spanish required.

Qualifications

• Experience interviewing individuals in crisis and/or working with diverse client populations, including low-income communities;
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly;
• Excellent customer service, and written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail;
• Self-motivated, organized, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload;
• Comfortable with case management systems and other technology;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including attorneys, paralegals, service providers, and support staff;
• Bilingual in Spanish required.

Skills

• Excellent customer service, and written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail;
• Self-motivated, organized, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload;
• Comfortable with case management systems and other technology;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including attorneys, paralegals, service providers, and support staff;
• Bilingual in Spanish required.

Benefits

LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.

Pay

$54,080k – $71,165.59k/annually DOE, with excellent benefits

Schedule

Immediately

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries;
• A generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan;
• Opportunities for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.

Commitment to Employee Wellness

Due to the mission-driven nature of the organization, LAFLA is committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff. In addition to a hybrid work schedule and robust benefits package, LAFLA staff enjoy wellness-related benefits and employee assistance programs through our offered medical plans, as well as Wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, 15 LAFLA observed holidays, and generous time off benefits.

Sustainable Hybrid Work Schedule

LAFLA has recently adopted a sustainable schedule whereby employees get several Fridays off during the year. Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager-approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume online to sfwgjobs@lafla.org. Include "Intake Paralegal (Spanish Speaking) SFJWG" in the subject line.

Probationary Period

A nine-month probationary period will be required.

EEO Statement

LAFLA is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.