Legal Assistant Family Law Program

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Aid attorneys with administrative tasks such as 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 scheduling 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.

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.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training.
• Knowledge of or experience with working with survivors of gender-based or intimate partner violence.
• Familiarity with principles of trauma-informed care and willingness to complete additional training.
• Sensitive listener with the ability to explain complex concepts.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Work in a smoke- and drug-free environment.