Paralegal-ACLU of Southern California
Career Opportunity: Paralegal
Position Overview
The ACLU Foundation of Southern California has an opening for a full-time Paralegal to work with staff attorneys at the ACLU's office in Los Angeles.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute filings of a variety of legal documents, including briefs, motions, court forms, petitions, subpoenas and discovery documents;
-Draft correspondence, notices, declarations, requests and orders;
-Contact clerks of the court, state and local agencies, etc. to obtain information;
-Draft correspondence, notices, declarations, requests and orders;
-Assist attorneys with legal and other research, such as cite-checking, internet searches;
-Assist with the distribution of documents to co-counsel and other parties working in collaborations with attorneys;
-Maintain files; maintain case calendar;
-Face-to-face client or witness interviews;
-Word Processing and other general clerical and administrative duties;
-Ability to analyze legal documents and forms for accuracy;
-Ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
-In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles;
-Other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications
-Knowledge of filing procedures and requirements for all courts, including state, federal and courts of appeal, and experience researching all courts' rules;
-Minimum three years experience highly desirable;
-Paralegal certificate desirable;
-Excellent typing and proofing skills; WordPerfect for Windows required;
-Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
-Ability to work well under pressure, including some evenings and weekends;
-Ability to set/change priorities according to deadline requirements;
-Ability to work well with others, in a collegial and diverse environment;
-Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, multi-task, and work independently;
-Fluency in Spanish desirable;
-Experience with public interest organizations desirable.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include generous health, dental, and life insurance plans, as well as vacation and sick leave policies.
To Apply
Please send resume and minimum salary requirement with cover letter to:
Carol Kaye
ACLU of Southern California
1313 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
ckaye@aclu-sc.org
No calls, please.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. People of color, people with disabilities, people over 55, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are particularly encouraged to apply.
