Legal Advice Line Paralegal

Position Description

Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Union position)

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Salary: $20.22 to $32.79 per hour

Under supervision of the Legal Advice Line (LAL) Directing Attorney, the LAL Paralegal will work with the team to ensure that incoming calls from potential and current clients are answered, assessed, and processed in a consistently accurate and timely manner. This position will also be responsible for client interviews; document retrieval, drafting, maintenance, and mailing. LAL Paralegal will work closely with legal advocates on other teams in addressing client’s cases, in addition to assignments of other organizational projects.

DUTIES

• Effectively and efficiently answer incoming calls;
• Conduct initial applicant screening, uploading documents to Legal Server case files, performing conflict checks, determining eligibility for services, and providing referrals to applicants that are determined to be non-eligible;
• Interview clients determined to be eligible by phone, enter client information and notes into the computer system and maintain client files electronically, conveying legal information and counsel, assembling and mailing appropriate correspondence, such as closing and rejection letters and literature to clients as needed;
• Participate in organizational projects as assigned;
• Continuously improve knowledge and ability to provide efficient, high quality legal assistance, engaging in community outreach as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Ccls Benefits Package Overview

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
  
  

Rewards for Dedication

• Annual pay increases
• Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff
• Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff
  
  

More than Base Pay

• 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
  
  

Retirement Contribution

• 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
  
  

Group Health Insurance

• 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
  
  

Cash Out Options

• 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
  
  

Computer Loan Fund

• Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with personal computer purchase
  
  

State Bar Exam Leave & Loan

• Protected leave for CA Bar Exam
• Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
• Up to 8 weeks salary advance