Temporary Paralegal I - Remote

Overview

For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. In that tradition, four years ago, Bet Tzedek launched its most recent effort to promote economic growth and equality in Los Angeles, the Small Business Development Program. The Small Business Development Program invests valuable legal expertise in underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners to nurture talent, develop innovators, and empower those who wish to build a better future in marginalized communities. This position is a time-limited and temporary position and is expected to last 6 months.

In Short

• Assist small business owners with business-related legal issues.
• Support staff attorneys in case-related tasks.
• Conduct intakes for potential clients.
• Coordinate services of the project and partner organizations.
• Organize and produce webinars and community events.
• Perform clerical tasks such as data entry and document management.
• Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.
• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal or legal secretary experience required.
• Spanish proficiency required for translation tasks.

Requirements

• 3 years of paralegal or legal secretary experience.
• Certificate from paralegal program or BA/BS degree with law-related experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures preferred.
• Experience with legal research databases preferred.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to Bet Tzedek’s mission of equal justice.

Benefits

• No specific benefits mentioned.