Paralegal Family Law & Victims of Crime

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to victims of crime including victims of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and victims of crime who are age 60 and older.
• Affords assistance with matters including, but not limited to: Injunctions for Protection, Dissolution of Marriage (divorce), Paternity, Mediation of time-sharing and child support, and family court motions.
• Supports all phases of case work, including intake and interviewing clients, discovery, e-filing, investigations, communicating with applicants and clients, letter writing, and drafting pleadings.
• Ensures all forms and documentation comply with Court requirements and standards.
• Conducts interviews with clients to gather relevant information and understand their legal needs.
• Provides compassionate, trauma informed and respectful assistance to clients, ensuring they feel supported throughout the legal process.
• Maintains detailed and organized case files for each client in case management system.
• Calendar court dates and deadlines for attorneys.
• Tracks and follows up on case progress, ensuring timely and efficient case management.
• Works with Attorneys, Court staff, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support for clients including communication with opposing attorneys, judicial staff, Clerk of Court staff, law enforcement, interpreters, and service of process staff.
• Congratulates with community organizations and resources to provide referrals for holistic support to clients.
• Complies with all program requirements, including, but not limited to: efficient case management, contemporaneous note taking and time keeping, completion of timely reports, outreach (virtual or in-person), professional development, assist with grant reporting, entry of complete information into case management system, and attending all mandated meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as requested by Management, Supervisors, or as required by grant(s).

Requirements

• Associates degree in paralegal studies or a related field, paralegal certification, and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in family law or related legal field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Adobe Pro.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish preferred).
• Strong understanding of family court procedures and legal documentation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases and work effectively and efficiently.
• Detail-oriented.
• Compassionate and client focused with an understanding of trauma-informed legal assistance.
• Commitment to CCLA’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and 100% employer-paid individual dental coverage.
• 100% employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off benefits, more than 12 paid holidays annually, employee discounts, and a hybrid work schedule (two in-office days and three remote days) for eligible employees following the successful completion of the probationary period.
• Substantial discounts on gym memberships, parks, travel, pet insurance, and more, contributing to our employees' overall well-being.