Family Law Paralegal
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Fresno, CA
Legal / Public / Security
Position Description
Reports to Supervising Attorney FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Union position
Application Deadline: Until Filled Salary: $20.22 to $24.11 per hour
Under attorney supervision, the Family Law Paralegal is an entry level position designed to preliminarily assist the Family Law practice group with litigation-based administrative duties while being trained by the Supervising Attorney to handle an individual caseload. Interested candidates must have a specific desire to practice Family Law and assist CCLS clients with issues involving domestic violence.
DUTIES
Work/Life Balance
Reports to Supervising Attorney FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Union position
Application Deadline: Until Filled Salary: $20.22 to $24.11 per hour
Under attorney supervision, the Family Law Paralegal is an entry level position designed to preliminarily assist the Family Law practice group with litigation-based administrative duties while being trained by the Supervising Attorney to handle an individual caseload. Interested candidates must have a specific desire to practice Family Law and assist CCLS clients with issues involving domestic violence.
DUTIES
- Administrative Duties:
- Submit electronic court filings in all counties served by CCLS;
- Prepare and send pleadings to opposing counsel via email and U.S. Mail;
- Prepare flash drives with audio/video recordings for CCLS advocates and opposing counsel;
- Transcribe Spanish/English audio and video recordings for client files;
- Prepare County Sheriff Instruction forms;
- Prepare requests for court copies or personal service via the court runner;
- Meet with CCLS clients to accept and provide case file documents;
- Scan and e-file client court documents upon receipt;
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
- Interview, assist and otherwise provide high quality services to self-help litigants consistent with CCLS program priorities;
- Draft and file documents related to family law matters, including but not limited to domestic violence restraining orders, dissolution of marriage, child custody, contempt of court, and declarations.
- Respond to client’s phone calls and emails in a timely manner;
- Close cases with appropriate documentation and notes in a timely manner following completion of the case;
- Provide court accompaniment to clients, when appropriate and approved by the supervisor;
- Document all client contacts and casework in the case management system on a daily basis;
- Work with other CCLS advocates to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services;
- Participate in weekly CCLS team meetings;
- Participate in biweekly case review meetings;
- Identify and analyze systemic issues through individual casework and through review of CCLS data and participation in statewide networks of legal services advocates;
- Interface with other CCLS and California advocates on issues of mutual interest;
- Participate with client groups and community-based service providers;
- Participate in community outreach and education events;
- Carry out CCLS policies and procedures;
- Attend training and keep abreast of changes in the law;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work/Life Balance
- 7.5 hour work day / 37.5 hour week
- 14.5 Paid Holidays
- Free wellness counseling & resources
- Union protection for applicable positions
- Annual pay increases
- Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff
- Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff
- School Loan Assistance up to $500/month
- Bilingual Pay up to $90/month
- Home internet reimbursement of $25/month
- CCLS issued laptop & cell phone
- CA State Bar dues paid in full
- Mileage reimbursement
- CCLS contributes to staff 403(b) plans starting at the one-year anniversary:
- Year 1 to 2 – 1% of salary contributed
- Year 2 to 3 – 2% of salary contributed
- Year 3 to 4 – 3% of salary contributed
- Year 4 to 5 – 4% of salary contributed
- Year 5+ - 5% of salary contributed
- Coverage begins 1st of the month following hire date
- CCLS pays 100% for staff health insurance coverage
- CCLS pays 67% of staff dependent health insurance coverage
- Low-Cost Plans for:
- Dental PPO & Vision Insurance
- Long term disability & life insurance
- Workers Compensation coverage
- Vacation Cash Out:
- Accrued vacation cashed out & added to paycheck upon request
- Overtime Pay Out (Non-Exempt Staff):
- OT paid out within 30 days of accrual, per State standards
- Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with personal computer purchase
- Protected leave for CA Bar Exam
- Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
- Up to 8 weeks salary advance
About the company
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), founded in 1911, is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. For over 100 years, NLADA has pioneered access to justice at the national, state and local level through the creation of our public defender system, development of nationally applicable standards for legal representation, groundbreaking legal legislation and the creation of important institutions such as the Legal Services Corporation. NLADA serves as the collective voice for our country’s civil legal aid and public defender services and provides advocacy, training, technical assistance and the NLADA Insurance Program to its members, who are comprised of legal professionals, institutions and the people they represent.