Paralegal

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Paralegal
The candidate will be responsible for: Advocate for the clients involved with the civil, immigration, and criminal justice system by: conducting intake and crisis-counseling sessions and maintaining accurate client records; consulting with the Director of Legal Services and legal staff on client needs; providing court accompaniment to clients; performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services. Gathers evidence in protective order, divorce, custody, immigration, and other cases to assist staff attorneys in formulating a defense or initiating legal action, including but not limited to issuing and serving subpoenas, traveling to retrieve evidence/documents from relevant agencies. Assists staff attorneys with all aspects of case including document preparation, copying, scanning, faxing, and filing/e-filing with court clerks. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and statistics on all clients. Meet regularly with the Director of Legal Services to discuss cases, procedures and problems. Assumes responsibility of scheduled and unscheduled Helpline calls. Assist with unscheduled clients/walk-ins. Assist with clients needing to utilize the pantry or court clothing closet. Interprets for Spanish-speaking clients as needed (immigration advocate only). Translate documents from Spanish to English (immigration advocate only). Providing coordination for the Economic Empowerment program as assigned. Collaborates in the auditing and closing process of inactive clients. Other duties as assigned by management. Must have Bachelors Degree, Associates Degree in paralegal studies, or high school diploma plus 3 years relevant experience. Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking required. Knowledge of civil, criminal, immigration, and domestic law essential. Must have completion of SARC’s 26 hour Basic Crisis Response Training. Paralegal Certificate preferred. Valid Driver’s License required. Should have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety plans, legal pleadings, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with clients or employees of organization. Excellent listening skills required. Immigration legal advocate/paralegal must possess these abilities in both English and Spanish.

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