Certified Senior Paralegal or Law Graduate (JD) Job at Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc Bakersfield, CA 93304
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. (GBLA) is currently accepting applications for an experienced Certified Paralegal/Law Graduate to work in our Homelessness Prevention Unit. The Senior Paralegal/Law Graduate will work closely with the Staff Attorney and/or the Director of Litigation to help prevent low-income tenants from becoming homeless.
Who We Are:
GBLA strives to accomplish its mission by first providing legal services to meet the basic legal needs of its eligible clients. These basic legal problems generally involve preventing homelessness, access to health care, and securing financial resources to meet the basic necessities of life. Secondly, GBLA tries to help those eligible clients who are able and willing to get out of poverty. In this regard, GBLA’s focus is on those legal needs that address issues of economic and family stability, physical security, and access to high-quality education.
Full job description:
In Kern County, low-wage workers who have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a crisis of evictions, predatory rent increases, and housing discrimination. GBLA is a legal service non-profit that combines impact litigation with direct legal services. Our legal advocates work side-by-side with low-income communities, to bring about lasting change. The paralegal must have a commitment to serving the low-income population, the ability to relate and communicate with a broad range of clients and colleagues
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have
Successfully completed a paralegal educational program approved by the American Bar Association, and 2 years of civil litigation -or- JD degree from an accredited law school.
The ability to understand and analyze legal issues
The ability to manage client documents
A commitment to serving the low-income population of Kern County
The ability to relate and communicate with a broad range of clients and colleagues
Proficiency in verbal Spanish (preferred)
Clear and concise writing
Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Westlaw.
Compensation and Benefits:
Non-Exempt position with an hourly wage commensurate with qualifications and experience ($67,000+ depending on experience). Generous benefit package, a 37.5-hour workweek, paid sick and vacation leave. 100% employer-paid medical premium for employee (dependent coverage optional though a Sec 125 plan paid by employee) 100% employer-paid premium dental and life insurance for employee and dependents. 100% employer-paid long/short term disability for employee. Employee also has the option to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan, employee-only contributions.
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Who We Are:
GBLA strives to accomplish its mission by first providing legal services to meet the basic legal needs of its eligible clients. These basic legal problems generally involve preventing homelessness, access to health care, and securing financial resources to meet the basic necessities of life. Secondly, GBLA tries to help those eligible clients who are able and willing to get out of poverty. In this regard, GBLA’s focus is on those legal needs that address issues of economic and family stability, physical security, and access to high-quality education.
Full job description:
In Kern County, low-wage workers who have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a crisis of evictions, predatory rent increases, and housing discrimination. GBLA is a legal service non-profit that combines impact litigation with direct legal services. Our legal advocates work side-by-side with low-income communities, to bring about lasting change. The paralegal must have a commitment to serving the low-income population, the ability to relate and communicate with a broad range of clients and colleagues
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have
Successfully completed a paralegal educational program approved by the American Bar Association, and 2 years of civil litigation -or- JD degree from an accredited law school.
The ability to understand and analyze legal issues
The ability to manage client documents
A commitment to serving the low-income population of Kern County
The ability to relate and communicate with a broad range of clients and colleagues
Proficiency in verbal Spanish (preferred)
Clear and concise writing
Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Westlaw.
Compensation and Benefits:
Non-Exempt position with an hourly wage commensurate with qualifications and experience ($67,000+ depending on experience). Generous benefit package, a 37.5-hour workweek, paid sick and vacation leave. 100% employer-paid medical premium for employee (dependent coverage optional though a Sec 125 plan paid by employee) 100% employer-paid premium dental and life insurance for employee and dependents. 100% employer-paid long/short term disability for employee. Employee also has the option to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan, employee-only contributions.
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.