Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Public Interest

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

(based on experience) + benefits package

H1: Join our team as a Housing Paralegal at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (LAE) in San Francisco, California!
H2: Become a vital part of our mission to protect and advance the rights of seniors and adults with disabilities to be housed, healthy, financially stable, and safe.

Organization Overview:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (LAE) has been providing free legal advice and representation to San Francisco's seniors and adults with disabilities for over 40 years.
- Our primary practice areas include Eviction Defense/Housing Preservation, Income Support, Health Law, Financial and Physical Elder Abuse Prevention, Debt Collection Defense, Foreclosure Prevention, End of Life Planning, and Conservatorship Defense.
- We are a friendly and collaborative work environment.

Job Description:
- Provide litigation and programmatic support to the Housing Team.
- Work with a team of experienced attorneys to represent clients throughout their cases, including intake, pre-trial motions, discovery, and trial.
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
- Draft correspondence and other legal documents.
- File documents via e-filing and in person at SF Superior Court.
- Ensure service of legal documents and correspondence.
- Assist in responding to and propounding discovery.
- Prepare pleadings, ex parte applications, motions, and other necessary documents under attorney supervision.
- Provide deposition and trial support.
- Train and supervise volunteers and interns.
- Attend regular skills-based training sessions.
- Conduct intake interviews with new clients and obtain necessary documentation.
- Follow-up with clients and maintain accurate client files.
- Manage data entry for program evaluation and outcomes tracking.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred; minimum associate degree required.
- Administrative experience, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interviewing skills.
- Highly organized, motivated, and creative problem-solver.
- Able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Patient, flexible, and kind.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Desired Qualifications:
- Fluency in English and Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish.
- 2+ years of experience as a paralegal.
- Knowledge of landlord-tenant law.
- Knowledge of legal issues related to poverty and/or aging.
- Experience working with elderly, disabled, or homeless individuals.
- Experience with Salesforce.

Working Conditions:
- Position requires working with individuals during moments of extreme stress and instability.
- Some evening and weekend work may be required.
- After a probationary period, some work from home may be permitted.
- Union membership becomes a condition of employment after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience (starting at $69,000 to $79,000).
- Salary stipend for fluency in a second language regularly used in LAE's legal practice.
- Additional stipend after two years of employment.
- 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and life insurance for employees and dependent children; up to 75% for spouses.
- Student debt reimbursement program.
- Employer-paid CA Bar license and/or social work license fees.
- 401k retirement plan with annual LAE contribution.
- Staff Wellness Fund.
- Generous paid leave policy, including sick leave, parental leave, compensation time, 19 holidays per year, and vacation time (starting at 17 days and increasing with additional years of employment).

To Apply:
- Fill out our application online or email your resume and cover letter to .
- In your cover letter, explain why your experience would make you a good fit for the position, even if you do not meet all qualifications.
- We encourage individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply.
- Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

LAE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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