Legal Assistant Family Law Program - Ascend Justice

Supervised by: Director, Family Law

Essential Responsibilities

• Aid attorneys with administrative tasks including copying, mailing, scanning, scheduling, data entry, file organization, retrieving court documents, and other duties as assigned.
• Communicate with clients to schedule meetings and client document pick-up and drop-off.
• Request and gather court, medical, and/or other legal documents.
• Help with translation/interpreting directly, and schedule interpreters for in-person interpretation, as needed.
• Assist with case management system tasks & data entry (open profiles for return/repeat clients, prep/organize/close physical files, update client cases).
• Occasionally cover the office front desk, including helping with incoming mail.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in required staff meetings and training.
• Protect the organization by keeping information confidential.
• Stay updated on the field by maintaining networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Environment

• Courthouse and offices are fully accessible.
• Sometimes work at off-site locations which may not be fully accessible.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or some college coursework in a relevant field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
• Previous legal assistant or intake experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and Google Workspace required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with various computer software and comfortable with data entry.
• Completed or willing to complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training.
• Familiarity with principles of trauma-informed care and willingness to complete additional training.
• Sensitive listener with ability to explain complex concepts.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds who are in crisis.

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This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners. Employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, and communicate effectively via computer.

Employee Benefits

Compensation: $20.00-$28.00/hour, based on years of experience
Position type: Part-time