Legal Assistant

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to work with a Staff Attorney whose primary practice areas include family law, estate planning, and simple probate.

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At a glance

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Key Responsibilities

• Review online applications and screen cases of prospective clients for eligibility;

• Ensure applicants are delegated to the appropriate staff attorney which will require an understanding of the scope of services and the areas of law practiced by each attorney;

• Conduct in-depth intakes interviews with applicants and provide referrals where appropriate;

• Collect required proofs needed for grant compliance from applicants and any supporting documents needed for attorney review;

• Coordinate scheduling of appointments, including reminder communications, for clients, prioritizing those that have time-sensitive matters;

• Process and prepare intake packets for scheduled appointments;

• Track and coordinate client follow up communication;

• Review, set, and maintain proper expectations for applicants and clients;

• Work in collaboration with staff members and provide general administrative support to ensure office operations run smoothly.

The Successful Candidate

• Desire to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting to facilitate a coordinated community response and provide holistic services to clients;

• Ability to effectively de-escalate conflict by handling difficult situations calmly and professionally;

• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;

• Committed to our mission, compassionate and patient with our clients, and incredibly detail-oriented;

• Prior experience in the non-profit sector or in a job field that serves the same community we serve is important;

• Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences and Spanish-speaking are preferred.

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