Paralegal I, Homeowner Protection Team - Remote

Overview

For 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. The Homeowner Protection team continues Bet Tzedek’s history of real estate and economic justice work. The team focuses on protecting homeowners at risk of losing ownership or equity to their homes to promote housing stability and preserve intergenerational wealth and stability in Los Angeles’s highest need communities.

In Short

• Provide legal administrative support including maintaining client records and scheduling appointments.
• Conduct intake interviews and prepare legal documents.
• Support attorneys with case administration and outreach efforts.
• Maintain organized legal files and case management database.
• Coordinate volunteers and pro bono attorneys.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA-approved institution or relevant experience.
• California Notary Certificate preferred.
• Experience in state court systems preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and procedures required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Competency with MS Office and case management systems required.
• Organized, self-motivated, and committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 403(b) plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.