Inland Counties Legal Services · 18 hours ago
Legal Assistant - Pro Bono Team
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$23/hr - $35/hr
1+ years expInland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) is seeking a legal assistant to join our Pro Bono Team to assist with various legal support tasks. The role involves intake assistance, case compliance, scheduling, and providing direct support to advocates and clients in pro bono projects.
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Responsibilities
Assist with completing intake to determine applicant eligibility
Become familiar with and follow federal regulations that are applicable to Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funding and other funder requirements as appropriate as well as ICLS’s policies and procedures
Participate in the Compliance Task Force and review closed cases for the Pro Bono Team for funder compliance issues
Provide verbal and written translation for clients as requested, if applicable
Communicate with clients, court officials and opposing counsel on behalf of the advocate, including phone calls, emails, and letters
Assist with preparation, service and filing of court documents
Maintain and protect highly sensitive and confidential case information
Operate case file managing system; organize case files
Organize the team’s calendar and appointments; meet with clients to complete intake applications; prepare files and case records; upload and review mail; to assume delegated duties from the Pro Bono Team
Provide advocates with direct assistance, such as helping with research, gathering necessary documents from clients
Personally deliver/file pleading and correspondence at the courthouse or file via email
Deliver mail to the nearest US Post Office
Maintain organized physical and electronic files, including copies of documents and correspondence
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Associate's Degree preferred
1-year relevant experience
Demonstrated commitment to race, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Demonstrated experience collaborating with individuals from diverse communities
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management
Experience with Cloud-Based environments
Strong project management skills, including organization and ability to multi-task
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong typing skills
Previous calendaring experience in a high-volume environment
Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require attention
Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly
Access to, or ability to obtain highspeed home internet for remote work
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
Language: Ability to read, write and communicate in English with Spanish being a plus
Preferred
Experience with LegalServer preferred
Benefits
Benefits
Company
Inland Counties Legal Services
Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase