The Alliance for Children's Rights
Los Angeles, CA
POSITION SUMMARY
The Alliance for Children’s Rights seeks a Benefits Staff Attorney to assist in securing funding to support children living in out-of-home care. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children living in foster care and poverty. Experience with the foster care, Dependency Court and/or Child Welfare System is helpful but not mandatory. The person in this position reports to the Benefits Program Director.
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE
The Alliance for Children’s Rights protects the rights of impoverished, abused and neglected children and youth, by providing free legal and social services and promoting systemic solutions. Our lawyers, advocates, and social workers, together with hundreds of pro bono attorneys and community volunteers, ensure that children have stable homes and families, and can access the healthcare, education, and financial supports that they need. We also help transition-age youth achieve independence and work statewide to improve child welfare practices and policies in order to remove the many barriers our clients face. Since its founding 27 years ago, the Alliance has helped more than 150,000 children.
Charity Navigator has awarded the Alliance its highest 4-star rating for the past nine years in a row. This puts the Alliance in the top 2% of charities in the U.S. rated by Charity Navigator. The 4-star rating reflects the Alliance’s sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.
The Alliance is well known in the child welfare community for its knowledge, expertise, and accomplishments. Alliance staff members find that being a voice for children who often have no voice, and otherwise could be forgotten, is incredibly rewarding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Representing caregivers in the administrative fair hearing process to secure public benefits.
• Analyzing public benefits issues that arise for children and caregivers in the child welfare system.
• Preparing case summaries and files for placement of cases with pro bono attorneys.
• Providing trainings and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys and firms.
• Helping to train and supervise volunteers and law clerks.
• Developing and updating benefits materials for clients, pro bono attorneys, and the community.
• Maintaining knowledge of current trends and policies in public benefits that affect children and families in the child welfare system.
• Conducting community outreach and trainings.
• Assisting with impact litigation and both local and statewide policy advocacy.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES
• At least five years of experience as a practicing attorney (or judicial clerk) preferred.
• Experience in the foster care, Dependency Court and/or child welfare system is helpful.
• Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, child welfare
agencies, the judiciary and the public.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong desire to help others.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Self-starter.
• Experience with public benefits, administrative advocacy and/or public speaking helpful.
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.
The Alliance for Children’s Rights believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or marital status.
The above statements are of a general nature and are intended to describe level of work being performed by people assigned to comparable positions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. The Alliance for Children's Rights offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For more information about the Alliance visit http://kids-alliance.org.
TO APPLY
To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines your interest in joining the Alliance, relevant work experience, and how you heard of the position to Adam Cherensky (e-mail submissions only/no phone inquiries). Responses will be sent only to individuals meeting the stated qualifications of the position.
$84k-94k/yr
Centro Legal de la Raza
Oakland, CA
$84k-94k/yr
Position: Managing Attorney, Tenants’ Rights
Reports to: Tenants’ Rights Directing Attorney
Bargaining Unit: No
FLSA: Exempt
Position Summary
Our Tenants’ Rights Practice works to stop displacement and stabilize our communities through eviction defense, drop-in legal clinics, affirmative litigation, administrative hearings before rent boards, know-your-rights presentations and an array of community outreach, and policy initiatives. We are seeking an experienced attorney to provide leadership and innovation for our team of Tenants’ Rights advocates.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
The applicant must profoundly share Centro Legal’s mission and vision of racial, economic and social justice. Qualifications include:
CompensationSalary is competitive and commensurate with experience. We provide a generous benefits package, including life insurance, LTD, leave policies, vacation, and December holiday office closure at full pay.
To ApplyReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three professional references. Include “Managing Attorney, Tenants’ Rights” in the subject line. Please email application materials directly to .
About Centro Legal de la Raza
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal) is a comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and advocacy. We combine quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and youth development, ensuring access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year throughout Northern and Central California.
For more information, visit our website:
Diversity Statement
Centro Legal’s mission includes advancing social, economic and racial justice. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within and ensuring a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and well beyond. Our staff are the most important part of our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation, sustainability and our organization’s success. Centro Legal is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV/AIDs status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Centro also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above, and further prohibits discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
The Alliance for Children's Rights
Los Angeles, CA
POSITION SUMMARY
The Alliance for Children’s Rights is seeking a dedicated Guardianship Program Manager. The Program Manager will assist caregivers in establishing probate legal guardianship and securing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and other services in order to provide for children whose parents are unable to care for them. This Program Manager position is a wonderful opportunity for a well-qualified candidate to help establish permanency and secure the benefits and services that these children need to thrive.
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE
The Alliance for Children’s Rights protects the rights of impoverished, abused and neglected children and youth, by providing free legal and social services and promoting systemic solutions. Our lawyers, advocates, and social workers, together with hundreds of pro bono attorneys and community volunteers, ensure that children have stable homes and families, and can access the healthcare, education, and financial supports that they need. We also help transition-age youth achieve independence and work statewide to improve child welfare practices and policies in order to remove the many barriers our clients face. Since its founding 27 years ago, the Alliance has helped more than 150,000 children.
Charity Navigator has awarded the Alliance its highest 4-star rating for the past nine years in a row. This puts the Alliance in the top 2% of charities in the U.S. rated by Charity Navigator. The 4-star rating reflects the Alliance’s sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.
The Alliance is well known in the child welfare community for its knowledge, expertise, and accomplishments. Alliance staff members find that being a voice for children who often have no voice, and otherwise could be forgotten, is incredibly rewarding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Interview, screen, and assist clients in need of probate guardianships and/or SIJS at the Alliance and at designated sites in the community.
• Prepare relevant pleadings and provide direct representation as needed in probate court.
• Prepare case summaries and files for pro bono attorney placement.
• Train, supervise, and provide technical assistance to student interns and to pro bono attorneys and firms.
• Assist in grant writing and reports.
• Maintain and develop program materials in English and Spanish for clients, pro bono attorneys and the community at large.
• Conduct community outreach and trainings.
• Identify other resources and support services for the caregiver and child, such as financial assistance, healthcare and education.
• Work with Alliance’s policy team to identify systemic issues impacting this population.
• Complete additional administrative duties including data entry and filing.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES
• CA bar admission plus five years practice.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, child welfare agencies, the judiciary, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills, desire to help other and a self-starter.
• Must have ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Juvenile dependency preferred.
• Immigration experience preferred (e.g. SIJS, Asylum).
The Alliance for Children’s Rights believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or marital status.
The above statements are of a general nature and are intended to describe level of work being performed by people assigned to comparable positions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. The Alliance for Children's Rights offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For more information about the Alliance visit http://kids-alliance.org.
TO APPLY
To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines your interest in joining the Alliance, relevant work experience, and how you heard of the position to Ashley Zometa (e-mail submissions only/no phone inquiries). Responses will be sent only to individuals meeting the stated qualifications of the position.
$84k-94k/yr
Centro Legal de la Raza
Oakland, CA
$84k-94k/yr
Position: Managing Attorney, Tenants’ Rights
Reports to: Tenants’ Rights Directing Attorney
Bargaining Unit: No
FLSA: Exempt
Position Summary
Our Tenants’ Rights Practice works to stop displacement and stabilize our communities through eviction defense, drop-in legal clinics, affirmative litigation, administrative hearings before rent boards, know-your-rights presentations and an array of community outreach, and policy initiatives. We are seeking an experienced attorney to provide leadership and innovation for our team of Tenants’ Rights advocates.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
The applicant must profoundly share Centro Legal’s mission and vision of racial, economic and social justice. Qualifications include:
CompensationSalary is competitive and commensurate with experience. We provide a generous benefits package, including life insurance, LTD, leave policies, vacation, and December holiday office closure at full pay.
To ApplyReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three professional references. Include “Managing Attorney, Tenants’ Rights” in the subject line. Please email application materials directly to .
About Centro Legal de la Raza
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal) is a comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and advocacy. We combine quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and youth development, ensuring access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year throughout Northern and Central California.
For more information, visit our website:
Diversity Statement
Centro Legal’s mission includes advancing social, economic and racial justice. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within and ensuring a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and well beyond. Our staff are the most important part of our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation, sustainability and our organization’s success. Centro Legal is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV/AIDs status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Centro also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above, and further prohibits discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
$45k-50k/yr
Hampton O'Bannon Partners, LLC
San Francisco, CA
$45k-50k/yr
Are you a college grad interested in pursuing a career as a paralegal, or a recently certified Paralegal interested in putting your skills, education and experience to work in a downtown San Francisco boutique business immigration law firm? No prior legal experience is required. If you are detail oriented, communicate and follow-up well and are interested in becoming a paralegal, you will be a good fit.
You will have the opportunity to work in a stable and growing law firm, a really great place to work! The founders genuinely believe in and support live/work balance. A college grad with some professional business experience is required; legal experience is a plus. If you enjoy a collaborative, calm, fun work environment with smart and interesting co-workers, you will be a great fit!
To be successful in this role you must be a highly accountable, organized individual who considers client service a priority and keen attention to detail comes naturally to you. To be considered, you must have a Bachelor's degree, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Typical duties include document tracking and "recruiting" – thoroughly researching optimal sources for advertising jobs across the country, including newspapers – scrutinizing ads to assure compliance with relevant visa application.
Benefits are comparable to large, global law firms! Salary to $50K, DOE.
$65k-110k/yr
Martin & Farah Law PC
Pleasanton, CA
$65k-110k/yr
Law firm with two locations now hiring for Associate Attorney position. About 80-90% of the assigned caseload is in the area of family law including dissolution, child custody, support, and guardianship. Associate will be working in both of the firm's offices located in Pleasanton and Tracy.
Strong family law litigation skills and experience with a demanding family law caseload will be given strong preference. Our firm is a very busy office with a strong reputation in the community. The office is fast paced and requires a quick learner who is willing to jump in head first.
Requirements:
*Exceptional writing, communication, research, and analytic skills
*Proven attention to detail and strong organization skills
*Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
*Self-motivated and driven, with a strong work ethic and sound judgment
*Easily establishes rapport with clients from various backgrounds
*Ability to take direction and manage a moderate to heavy sized caseload with minimal supervision.
*Currently licensed in California; No history of California State Bar Discipline (do not apply if you have any history of discipline)
Compensation:
Compensation based upon experience. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, and 401(k) with employer matching. Additional bonus based upon performance or business generated by the associate.
For consideration, please email a cover letter, your resume, references and salary requirements. For consideration for this position include all requested documents. Please outline in your cover letter any relevant experience including specific details, and any additional languages you speak.
Must currently be a licensed attorney in California. Please do not apply unless you are currently licensed.
$17.50-19.00/hr
Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS)
Oakland, CA
$17.50-19.00/hr
The Agency
Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) is a non-profit agency serving Alameda County residents
who are 60 years of age and older. We provide legal advice and information, representation in
court and administrative hearings, referrals to other community resources, and community
education and training in the following areas: prevention of elder abuse, public benefits,
housing, guardianships, naturalization, and health law.
Through its Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), LAS provides
individual counseling and community education to Medicare beneficiaries in the areas of
Medicare, supplemental coverage including Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans,
low income assistance programs, and long-term care insurance.
This position
This is a full-time position at Legal Assistance for Seniors. The Program Assistant provides
excellent frontline support to the case managers and attorneys at LAS. Under the direction of an
attorney, this position is responsible for providing excellent service to clients and callers with
time sensitive housing problems. This position assists with client screening and intakes, as well
as data entry, organization, and maintaining case records.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Appropriately assess caller needs, route calls, and provide referrals to senior services in
Alameda County.
b. Conduct culturally competent initial client screenings and intake.
c. Conduct follow up calls, assistance with client paperwork and scheduling of appointments
with and for clients.
a. Create and maintain physical case files.
b. Enter data into multiple databases accurately and in a timely manner.
c. Maintain appropriate case notes and keep the appropriate team members informed of all
developments and updates.
d. Photocopying, forwarding, filing and collating of paper documents, proper saving and
storage of digital files.
e. Assist with the preparation of various documents and filings, accommodation requests, and
other forms needed to help retain housing for the client.
f. Support the LAS housing guide by ensuring all information included in the guide is
accurate and up to date.
Qualifications
1-3 years’ experience working in a professional/office environment preferred
Personal experience with homelessness and/or imminent risk of housing loss valued
Patience, understanding and empathy towards the needs of the people we serve and their diverse
communities
Sensitivity towards and interest in working with seniors and people with disabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to prioritize work and meet key deadlines
Team player who can also work well independently
Bilingual desired
Computer proficient, including Power Point, Word, Excel and database knowledge
Punctual and efficient with time use
Working conditions & physical requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods, use of phone and computer systems for long periods of time
Alternate between sitting and motion tasks frequently
Occasional work on evenings and weekends
Extensive computer use
Ability to multitask in a busy and diverse office environment
Occasional need to attend meetings and training outside the office
Compensation:
Non-exempt rate of $17.50 to $19.00 per hour depending on experience, 35 hours per week.
Pro-rated benefits package.
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume in a PDF format with
the subject line “Program Assistant.” In your cover letter please address the following:
LAS serves an extremely diverse population. Our clients include seniors, people with
disabilities, low income members of our community, LGBTQ individuals, and people of
color. How do you think your experiences, professional or otherwise, have
prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural humility and diversity?
Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question.
Legal Assistance for Seniors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
based on ancestry, age, color, disability (physical and mental, includes HIV and AIDS),
genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition
(gender characteristics, cancer or record or history of cancer), military or veteran status,
national origin, race, religion (includes religious dress and grooming), sex/gender (includes
pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation,
request for FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), or any other factor that is not related to
the position.
Sierra Club
Oakland, CA
Job Title: Legal Assistant for Environmental Law Program
Location: Oakland, CA
Reports To: Managing Paralegal, Environmental Law Program
Context: Provides administrative, litigation, and programmatic support for all aspects of the Environmental Law Program
Scope: The Legal Assistant provides administrative support and litigation support to advance the mission of the Environmental Law Program and Sierra Club campaigns, and helps to manage programmatic aspects of ELP
JOB ACTIVITIES:Litigation
Campaign/Research
Administrative
STANDARD OVERTIME:
This position requires occasional overtime to meet special deadlines, projects, other staff absences, or emergencies. Under these circumstances, overtime will rarely exceed 5 hours per week or 15 hours on a monthly basis.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
In 2015, Sierra Club formalized its for an internal transformation to become a more equitable and inclusive organization. Sierra Club and its Environmental Law Program recognize that the environmental movement and the field of law have historically been white, wealthy, and male-dominated, and given that history, we are committed to creating a workplace where people from all social identities and backgrounds feel welcomed and can thrive. We strive to become an organization that attracts, retains, and celebrates people from all avenues of life who share our values. Sierra Club has adopted the , a set of guidelines designed to help people from different cultures, communities, politics, and organizations work together in solidarity. The Environmental Law Program strives to conduct litigation in accordance with the Jemez Principles and in furtherance of Sierra Club’s vision of becoming a more equitable and inclusive organization. For more information about our commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice, please visit: .
To Apply: Please visit https://www.sierraclub.org/careers-jobs-employment to apply for this position. The hiring committee will review applications on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled. Please attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. In addition, please provide a separate statement of 250 words or less addressing whether there are particular environmental or social justice issues that inspire you; and past work or other experience that demonstrates your commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Sierra Employee Alliance.
The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 6 non-exempt position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Sierra Club does not sponsor H1B visas.
The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
*If you are applying for more than one position with us, please attach your job-specific cover letters in the 'Attachments' section
$25k-30k/mo
La Raza Centro Legal
San Francisco, CA
$25k-30k/mo
The Housing Staff Attorney (Part-time, possible transition to Full time) at La Raza Centro Legal will assist clients with pro se form filling in clinical settings, to assist with housing eviction defense pro se representation, and with written responses in a non-court setting, to landlords regarding the habitability of their apartments, lease agreements, rent disputes, and other tenant-related matters. The attorney will be required to make presentations on a weekly basis to community members, with the goal of preventing homelessness. The Housing Staff Attorney (Part-time) will also coordinate, advertise, and conduct and contribute to tenants’ rights workshops, and community outreach events and presentations; complete grant reporting, assist with fundraising efforts, engage in light grant writing where needed, recruit and supervise pro bono attorneys, and perform other tasks.
Clinical and Case Work Responsibilities: · Prepare pro se forms on behalf of attendees at housing and Tenants’ Rights clinics; · Coordinate and staff housing pro se clinics and conduct intake screenings; · Write policy memoranda and agency statements relating to the housing crisis in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, as needed; · Ensure that legal work is consistent with agency mission. Community Education Responsibilities: · Develop and conduct know-your-rights presentations and information sessions; · Develop informational materials on tenants’ rights and landlord/tenant law; · Represent La Raza Centro Legal at various coalition meetings. Responsibilities – Housing Program: · Attend weekly or bi-weekly meetings with Executive Director to review individual and program-wide goal attainment; · Assist with funding reporting requirements; · Assist with case management systems reporting and data collection; · Ability to provide clients with appropriate referrals if necessary; · Assist in the overflow work of the program. · Ability to advocate on behalf of immigrants in the media, community forums and other venues; · Excellent public speaking skills · Prior work in education, outreach, or regular community workshop presentations strongly preferred Responsibilities – Agency Wide: · Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings; · Assist with fundraising and grant writing for the agency; · Represent the agency to the community at meetings, public events, media outreach, and other forums. Requirements: · Complete Fluency, bilingual and biliterate, in Spanish and English; · California Bar Admission in good standing; · Strong research and writing skills; · Attention to detail; · Interest in housing law and passionate about issues affecting immigrants; · Sensitivity to working with immigrant families and households who are financially struggling with finding and maintaining quality, safe, family – friendly housing in a very challenging and volatile housing market; · Strong commitment to social justice · Excellent communicator, responsive to requests for data collection regarding clients or community members served; · Team Player, positive demeanor, ability to prioritize key tasks and timely complete them; · Willingness to mentor and supervise law clerks, volunteers, and interns. Benefits: · Salary for a full time staff attorney is $55,000+/year (note this position’s salary will be pro – rated to a part time percentage, based on number of part time hours worked per week – 20 hour per week position), plus benefits premiums for which part time employees qualify under our collective bargaining agreement; · Group health and medical insurance coverage for employee and eligible dependents; · Dental insurance coverage; · Term Life insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage; · 401K retirement plan matching; · Generous paid annual leave, paid health leave, other benefits as per under our union contract. Level of Language Proficiency:
How to Apply: E-mail resume, cover letter, and two references to amanda@lrcl.org & shannon@lrcl.org.
La Raza Centro Legal is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
$23k-31k/yr
La Raza Centro Legal
San Francisco, CA
$23k-31k/yr
The Housing Advocate (Part-time) at La Raza Centro Legal will provide tenant advocacy services and outreach to community members by creating and conducting weekly tenants’ rights presentations, in a bilingual Spanish/English capacity, with the goal of educating and empowering the Bay Area immigrant community and preventing homelessness. The Housing Advocate (Part-time) will also coordinate, advertise, translate, and conduct and contribute to tenants’ rights workshops, community outreach events and presentations; complete grant reporting, collect demographic data of clients served; assist with fundraising efforts, engage in light grant writing where needed, recruit and supervise volunteers, engage in flyer posting, update agency website to reflect upcoming events; attend community meetings and collaborate with other non-profit organizations conducting similar work, and perform other related tasks.
Community Education Responsibilities:
· Develop and conduct know-your-rights presentations and information sessions;
· Develop informational materials on tenants’ rights and landlord/tenant law;
· Research and stay abreast of latest developments in tenants’ rights, SRO’s, and local habitability issues and developments in local laws affecting renters;
· Represent La Raza Centro Legal at various coalition meetings;
· Represent and conduct oneself as a housing advocate, being clear to explain to clients, community members and stakeholders the distinction between an advocate, or one who is focused on education, outreach and teaching self-advocacy skills, and an attorney, who is licensed, and provides legal consultations and directly represents clients in housing and eviction defense cases.
Responsibilities – Housing Program:
· Attend weekly or bi-weekly meetings with Executive Director to review individual and program-wide goal attainment;
· Assist with funding reporting requirements;
· Assist with case management systems reporting and data collection;
· Ability to provide clients with appropriate referrals as necessary;
· Assist in the overflow work of the program;
· Ability to advocate on behalf of immigrants in the media, community forums and other venues;
· Excellent public speaking skills in bilingual Spanish/English capacity;
· Prior work in education, outreach, or regular community workshop presentations strongly preferred;
· Engage in light case management for housing clients in order to assist their warm referral to social services workers and agencies;
· Reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities – Agency Wide:
· Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings;
· Assist with fundraising and light grant writing for the agency;
· Represent the agency to the community at meetings, public events, media outreach, and other forums;
· Conduct phone outreach, including up to 5 hours per week assisting with agency phone reception answering, in order to announce upcoming housing and tenants’ rights presentations.
Requirements:
· Complete Fluency, bilingual and biliterate, in Spanish and English, including capacity to independently draft without assistance, client housing histories and issues presented in fluent Spanish, to assist with referrals to partner agencies and other objectives;
· Undergraduate degree in humanities or related field preferred;
· Strong research and writing skills;
· Attention to detail;
· Interest in housing law and passionate about issues affecting immigrants;
· Sensitivity to working with immigrant families and households who are financially struggling with finding and maintaining quality, safe, family – friendly housing in a very challenging and volatile housing market;
· Strong commitment to social justice
· Excellent communicator, responsive to requests for data collection regarding clients or community members served;
· Team Player, positive demeanor, ability to prioritize key tasks and timely complete them, especially grant reporting deadlines;
· Willingness to mentor and supervise volunteers, and interns.
Benefits:
· Salary for a part-time housing advocate is in the range of $23,000-$31,000/year (depending on qualifications, education, prior related experience as delineated under our collective bargaining agreement {CBA} and number of part time hours worked per week – 20 to 32 hour per week position), plus benefits premiums for which part time employees qualify under our collective bargaining agreement;
· Group health and medical insurance coverage for employee and eligible dependents;
· Dental insurance coverage;
· Term Life insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage;
· 401K retirement plan matching;
· Generous paid annual leave, paid health leave, other benefits as per under our union contract.
Level of Language Proficiency:
· Required: complete fluency in English and Spanish. The level of Spanish fluency requires complete biliteracy in English and Spanish, consisting of being able to write in Spanish without need for editing by native Spanish speakers.
How to Apply: E-mail resume, cover letter, and two references.
La Raza Centro Legal is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Legal Assistance to the Elderly, Inc
San Francisco, CA
Legal Assistance to the Elderly (LAE), in partnership with AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP) seeks a Social Worker who will work with our housing attorneys to provide support to clients facing eviction. This interdisciplinary team will collaborate in case assessment, strategy, and management. This position requires a strong advocate with excellent case management and organizational skills, a willingness to work collaboratively across legal and social work disciplines, and a desire to help grow an exciting and challenging new endeavor of integrating social workers into a legal organization. This position will be housed at LAE, but will also support ALRP’s Eviction Defense Team which is located in the same building. For more than 40 years, LAE has provided free legal advice and representation to seniors and adults with disabilities in San Francisco. Our mission is to keep this vulnerable community safe, financially secure, housed and accessing healthcare. Our primary practice areas are Eviction Defense/Housing (tenants only), Reasonable Accommodation Requests, Healthcare Law, Income Support, Elder Abuse Prevention and Debt Collection Defense. Additional areas of practice include Wills, Powers of Attorney and Conservatorship Defense. LAE is a friendly and collaborative work environment.ALRP’s mission is to help people with HIV/AIDS maintain or improve their health by resolving their legal issues. ALRP accomplishes this mission by providing free and low-cost legal services to people with HIV/AIDS in the San Francisco Bay Area. This includes such widely disparate areas as housing, bankruptcy/credit, immigration, employment, insurance, confidentiality matters, family law, government benefits, and public accommodations. We accomplish this mission through either direct representation of clients by one of ALRP’s eleven attorneys or by careful placement of clients with one of ALRP’s 700 Panel attorneys.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
After successful completion of a probationary period (90 days), membership in the National Organization of Legal Services Workers becomes a condition of employment.
COMPENSATION
Union Salary Scale based on experience
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
SUPERVISED BY
LAE Executive Director, with some supervision for ALRP Managing Attorney
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE.
We are strongly committed to diversity and encourage applications from anyone who can contribute to making Legal Assistance to the Elderly a more diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Legal Assistance to the Elderly believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity, and the agency is committed to not discriminating on any basis prohibited by applicable law.
Wong, Chang & Yang, LLP
Oakland, CA
Oakland-based general litigation law firm seeking an associate with 2+ years of experience.
Wong, Chang & Yang, LLP is a boutique law firm and have provided legal representation to SF Bay Area communities (mainly the Chinese-American community) for over 40 years in a wide range of practice areas ranging from personal injury, civil disputes, family law, landlord-tenant, estate planning, criminal defense and commercial disputes.
Our ideal candidate would have excellent research and writing skills, effective oral advocacy skills, and an aptitude for litigation. Prior experience is required and fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese is preferred. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and licensed to practice in California.
Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter, resume, transcript and one short (5-page max) writing sample.
Description
Robert Half Legal is in search of a highly motivated self-starter to fill the position of General Office Clerk for a law firm in the Twin Cities working on a temporary project. If you feel comfortable performing various administrative support tasks, including operating office equipment and completing general clerical work, this General Office Clerk position might be right for you!
For IMMEDIATE consideration, send your resume to Madyson Turner at madyson.turner@roberthalflegal.com highlighting all relevant experience. Include the title of the position you are interested in being considered for in the subject line.
Responsibilities:
Deliver warm, hospitable customer service accurately according to appropriate time frames
Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls
Handle support of diverse projects for other employees as necessary
Offer, as needed, support to front desk and receptionist duties
Conform to prescribed style and format when drafting correspondence
Meet customers in a friendly manner
Exercise proper data entry, word processing, filing, scanning, copying, and faxing
Requirements
Strong organization skills
Experience handling office equipment
Comprehensive knowledge of copying
Data entry experience preferred
Strong familiarity with filing
Employer recommends 1+ years of Office Clerk experience for this position
Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with individuals of all backgrounds
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changes in procedures and job assignments
Word and Excel experience preferred
For IMMEDIATE consideration, send your resume to Madyson Turner at madyson.turner@roberthalflegal.com
Located in major North American and global markets, Robert Half Legal is the premier provider of legal staffing and consulting solutions on a full-time, project, and temporary basis, serving both law firms and corporate legal departments. We also provide project and eDiscovery teams and workspace for a wide range of initiatives, including litigation support, mergers and acquisitions and document review matters. Our dedicated teams' industry experience allows us to quickly match skilled legal professionals with the best available jobs. We offer challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and skills-enhancement training.
Call your local Robert Half Legal office at 888-490-5592 to discover more about this position. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.
2019 Robert Half Legal. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.
Salary: DOE
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Date Posted: December 2, 2019
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Reference: 02310-9502333636
Staffing Area: Legal
Description
Robert Half Legal is seeking a temporary Legal Office Services Clerk for a temporary role to help through the holidays at a law firm in Back Bay!
Duties will include: Mail sorting and distribution, print and copy services, bindery and finishing on large, voluminous legal documents, hospitality services including conference room set up and break down and some light janitorial/facilities work as needed
Hours are 10-7 and the role will last until 1/24/20
If interested please send resume for immediate consideration to katie.zubler@roberthalflegal.com
Requirements
Ideal candidate will have Reprographics/Print experience including past experience performing GBC, velo and spiral binding, however entry level candidates are encouraged to apply, all candidates must have previous experience working in an office setting
All candidates required to undergo background checks and drug screens
Located in major North American and global markets, Robert Half Legal is the premier provider of legal staffing and consulting solutions on a full-time, project, and temporary basis, serving both law firms and corporate legal departments. We also provide project and eDiscovery teams and workspace for a wide range of initiatives, including litigation support, mergers and acquisitions and document review matters. Our dedicated teams' industry experience allows us to quickly match skilled legal professionals with the best available jobs. We offer challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and skills-enhancement training.
Call your local Robert Half Legal office at 888-490-5592 to discover more about this position. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.
2019 Robert Half Legal. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.
Salary: DOE
Location: Boston, MA
Date Posted: November 18, 2019
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Reference: 02100-0011265157
Staffing Area: Legal
Job Opening:
Seeking to fill Office Assistant/ Legal Clerk II, III positions (part-time/full-time)
Company Description:
Medical-legal physician consultation services. Provides expert testimony in thesis format.
Job Qualifications:
Good telephone skills. Detail-minded. 1+ years office experience preferred.
Job Description:
Provide administrative support to department managers. Data entry. Telephone contact. Appointment scheduling. Prepare and send business letters. General office duties such as: photocopying, faxing, filing, etc.
Wage:
Commensurate with experience
***MUST INDICATE ON YOUR COVER LETTER/RESUME:***
1. Salary desired (If open, what is the minimum salary desired?)
2. Hours and Days available to work
3. Current school schedule
4. School schedule for next semester/quarter
5. Any upcoming vacation plans for the next year?
Job Overview:
We are a growing specialty litigation finance firm in need of a reliable and detail-oriented paralegal / account clerk. The qualified candidate will have strong interpersonal and computer skills, as well as knowledge of the personal injury litigation process. We're looking for a self-directed team player who can excel in a focused environment. Since our business environment is always changing, a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt are essential.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Interact with our clients to receive updates on cases
Enter and update information in our tracking system regarding our clients and cases
Generate contracts
Apply payments
File UCC statements
Qualifications:
Paralegal experience at a personal injury firm
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Excellent communication skills
2-5 years of paralegal experience
Summary Statement
The Collections Clerk is responsible for a variety of clerical support functions within the Collections Department including inputting information into the Great Plains collection system, reprinting invoices, filing, faxing, distribution of mail, etc.
Tasks and responsibilities
Job Qualifications
Compex offers its full time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and FSA. In addition, these benefits are fully paid by the company: Basic Life Insurance, LTD and EAP. The following supplemental benefits are also offered: Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, Aflac and LegalShield.
Compex is a drug-free workplace. Please visit us at www.cpxlegal.com.
Chicago loop law firm is seeking a Legal Billing/AP Cost Clerk to join our accounting team. Duties include (but are not limited to): legal electronic billing across various platforms, including preparing draft bills and editing revisions; managing and addressing case budgets, escalations, and rejections in accordance with firm/client guidelines and deadlines; and processing disbursements for multiple vendors.
The ideal candidate will have 2 years of prior legal billing experience, excel at multi-tasking, have the ability to prioritize, own their workload and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Proficient experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe and Excel is preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with attorneys, staff, and clients while maintaining a high level of precision with their work product.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k) and PTO.
Position is full time (M-F) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please include an updated resume and a cover letter in your response (upload as 1 document).
Do you have accurate data entry and document review skills? Are you looking for an entry level, foot in the door opportunity into the legal profession? Do you want your weekends back?
We are looking for a dynamite Legal Clerk to join our high energy and fast paced professional law office. We are looking for a responsible and dependable person that is professional, detail oriented, organized and is interested in working as part of a small but growing team. The successful candidate will join our legal team in reviewing, recording, and filing documents under the guidance of our experienced legal staff.
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate has strong data entry accuracy and thrives in a fast-paced, high volume office environment. You are detail oriented, able to work independently, have excellent customer service skills and be able to handle a high volume of work.
Maybe you:
*Are a bank teller and want to step into the office environment?
*Are a busy barista or server and you want a Mon - Fri job?
*Are a Receptionist at a busy office and want to take the next step in your administrative career?
*Just earned your Paralegal certificate and want to put it to good use?
*Want to take your stellar review skills and experience gained while working at a title or escrow office to the next level?
While we prefer past legal, bank, real estate or escrow experience, we are happy to train the person who brings the right attitude as well as the accuracy and speed we require.
Qualifications include:
- Minimum one year legal or office experience, preferably in a fast-paced & high-volume environment
- High School Diploma or Equivalent, prefer some college or certificate in related discipline
- Ability to use (or learn to use) ECF and PACER as well as our proprietary case management software or vendor/client software
- Must be able to work fairly independently, receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance
- Must be able to maintain professional demeanor during stressful situations
- Must have MS Office and computer knowledge
- Must be self-motivated, efficient and able to maintain stellar attendance and punctuality
- Able to communicate via phone and email
- Able to use office equipment such as copier, scanner, and envelope stuffing machine
- Must be a fast learner - willing to pick up and do any task
We offer a generous benefits package including heavily subsidized ORCA card, holiday pay, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, LTD, 401(k), and generous tuition reimbursement after 6 months. We are located in beautiful Downtown Seattle, just north of Pike Place Market. You must be able to pass a background check including criminal and drug test.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume. Local candidates only
EOE
With over 40 years of legal experiences in Real Estate Law, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC has an immediate opening for a full- time Legal Billing Clerk in our busy MWC offices. MWC is a high volume, fast- paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.
The Legal Billing Clerk is responsible for the preparation and submission of invoices pertaining to default related legal services utilizing various client portals and responding to client inquiries regarding submitted invoices.
Key responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
We are looking for a team member who possesses a strong professional demeanor with specialization in organizational and documentation. The willingness to work meticulously to ensure the quality of work and a self-starter is a must. This is a full-time position, with immediately availability. We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration. Passing of a background and credit check is a requirement for hire.
Compensation: Non-exempt based on experience + Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401 K and paid time off
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities
Job location: Positions are located in New Rochelle, NY; Melville, NY ; Philadelphia, PA; or Laurel, MD
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30 minute lunch.
This employer does not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
With over 40 years of legal experiences in Real Estate Law, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC has an immediate opening for a full- time Legal Billing Clerk in our busy MWC offices. MWC is a high volume, fast- paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.
The Legal Billing Clerk is responsible for the preparation and submission of invoices pertaining to default related legal services utilizing various client portals and responding to client inquiries regarding submitted invoices.
Key responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
We are looking for a team member who possesses a strong professional demeanor with specialization in organizational and documentation. The willingness to work meticulously to ensure the quality of work and a self-starter is a must. This is a full-time position, with immediately availability. We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration. Passing of a background and credit check is a requirement for hire.
Compensation: Non-exempt based on experience + Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401 K and paid time off
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities
Job location: Positions are located in New Rochelle, NY; Melville, NY ; Philadelphia, PA; or Laurel, MD
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30 minute lunch.
This employer does not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
Mid-size law firm seeks full-time records clerk. Will be responsible for both physical hard copy and electronic filing duties. Additional duties to include back-up reception and light administrative tasks. Qualified candidate will possess strong accuracy and detail skills and enjoy a fast paced working environment. Will need to understand and/or learn legal terminology. An interest in law or prior experience in a legal environment preferred. Must maintain professional appearance as position is visible to clients. Seeking positive, enthusiastic, client-oriented team player. Excellent location, beautiful office, great people and outstanding benefits. Visit our website at minyardmorris.com.
Seeking full-time file clerk to handle filing at a busy personal injury litigation law firm in Santa Ana, California. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle as you will be required, at times, to run errands for the office. Ideal candidate is a part-time college student looking to possibly go to paralegal school or even law school.
Must be detail oriented and computer savvy as there is a lot of scanning involved.
Statewide law firm is seeking a full-time Legal Writing Clerk (Attorney Liaison) for our Irvine office. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys and other individuals involved in the process of filing evictions.
Who We Are:
With over 40 years in the California legal industry and five offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.
Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.
Position is full-time; Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
Position Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
To apply, please submit your resume, salary requirements, and a writing sample on any topic. Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace.
Eviction Clerk and Court Service Clerk
Legal Process Clerk- entry level
Position Summary:
While adhering to department and company policies, the position requires the ability to provide general back office functions commonly found in a legal setting – typing, emails, data entry, database and web-based navigation, while assuring the timely receipt and filing of legal documents with the court system. We work in a team production environment. We will provide training, no experience necessary. We are looking for people from all walks of life that are intelligent, loyal, and possess a high work ethic. We want people that will buy into our culture and help us make a difference!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):
The ideal candidate will have law firm experience in both accounts payable and accounts receivable. This position will also handle soft collections which will require pleasant, tactful communication with the firm's clients and may also assist with billing and other accounting functions from time to time.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are looking for a star player to join our Accounting department. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working independently, here's the position for you.
Job Location: Torrance
Tasks and responsibilities include:
Job Qualifications
Compex offers its full time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and FSA. In addition, these benefits are fully paid by the company: Basic Life Insurance, LTD and EAP. The following supplemental benefits are also offered: Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, Aflac and LegalShield.
Compex is a drug-free workplace. Please visit us at www.cpxlegal.com.
With over 40 years of legal experiences in Real Estate Law, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC has an immediate opening for a full- time Legal Billing Clerk in our busy MWC offices. MWC is a high volume, fast- paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.
The Legal Billing Clerk is responsible for the preparation and submission of invoices pertaining to default related legal services utilizing various client portals and responding to client inquiries regarding submitted invoices.
Key responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
We are looking for a team member who possesses a strong professional demeanor with specialization in organizational and documentation. The willingness to work meticulously to ensure the quality of work and a self-starter is a must. This is a full-time position, with immediately availability. We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration. Passing of a background and credit check is a requirement for hire.
Compensation: Non-exempt based on experience + Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401 K and paid time off
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities
Job location: Positions are located in New Rochelle, NY; Melville, NY ; Philadelphia, PA; or Laurel, MD
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30 minute lunch.
This employer does not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
With over 40 years of legal experiences in Real Estate Law, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC has an immediate opening for a full- time Legal Billing Clerk in our busy MWC offices. MWC is a high volume, fast- paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.
The Legal Billing Clerk is responsible for the preparation and submission of invoices pertaining to default related legal services utilizing various client portals and responding to client inquiries regarding submitted invoices.
Key responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
We are looking for a team member who possesses a strong professional demeanor with specialization in organizational and documentation. The willingness to work meticulously to ensure the quality of work and a self-starter is a must. This is a full-time position, with immediately availability. We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration. Passing of a background and credit check is a requirement for hire.
Compensation: Non-exempt based on experience + Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401 K and paid time off
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities
Job location: Positions are located in New Rochelle, NY; Melville, NY ; Philadelphia, PA; or Laurel, MD
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30 minute lunch.
This employer does not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
Corporate Immigration firm seeking to hire a full time qualified candidate for the position of Entry Level Administration Clerk/Legal Assistant. Ideal candidate must be highly organized, adapt in dealing with multiple simultaneous projects, possess a high degree of flexibility, is client service oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills. Prior experience in immigration is required.
A small but fast paced commercial law firm seeks a full time legal assistant. Because we are a small firm every employee plays a vital role in our practice. Responsibilities include e-filing in state and federal courts, preparation of pleadings such as complaints and declarations, preparation of correspondence, calendaring using Abacus, answering phones, interfacing with courts, vendors and clients and general administrative tasks.
Qualifications:
*4 years recent legal experience
*Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
*Ability to meet deadlines in a high stress environment and ability to work well with others in a small office
*Ability to multi-task and prioritize
*Experience with e-filing and court procedures
*Proficiency with Word and Excel. Ability to learn other software platforms
*Detail oriented with excellent writing and proofreading skills
*Excellent attendance and punctuality
*California notary preferred but not required
*Compensation DOE
We are looking for a Star Player to be part of our winning team. The Production Clerk is responsible for ensuring that work orders are completed accurately and shipped to correct locations/clients accurately and efficiently.
Tasks and responsibilities
Match work order to copy flow printouts;
Review printout for quality;
Fix/redo poor quality pages;
Assist with copying when necessary;
Assemble completed packages;
Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Read, write, and speak English
High school diploma or equivalent
Compex offers its full time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and FSA. In addition, these benefits are fully paid by the company: Basic Life Insurance, LTD and EAP. The following supplemental benefits are also offered: Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, Aflac and Legal Shield. Compex offers full-time employee benefits including vacation; sick; and holiday.
Compex is a drug-free workplace. Please visit us at www.cpxlegal.com.
At Professional Credit (‘Professional’), the Northwest's leading Collection and Recovery Agency, we take pride in providing a committed team environment in a business setting with opportunities for growth. If you are a dynamic, result-oriented professional, we encourage you to consider building a future with our company. This position is full-time, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
The responsibilities include assisting with legal document preparation for our Legal Department. You will work closely with other clerks, team leads and paralegals in administrative duties including creating and preparing routine, production-level pleadings from templates, proofreading, verifying, and editing all materials with accuracy and clarity. Additionally, you will work closely with attorneys, courts, team leads and management to efficiently progress case flow management while handling confidential information consistent with state and federal regulations and Professional’s ethical policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
In addition to offering challenging and rewarding opportunities, Professional Credit Service offers a competitive compensation structure, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, traditional 401k/Roth Plan, Paid Time-Off and Holidays, Volunteer and Community Outreach Programs.
Apply today by emailing your resume to: careers@professionalcredit.com.
Hear what it's like to work at Professional Credit Service by visiting our website at: http://professionalcredit.com/index.php/about-us/careers
EOE/DFW