Legal Administrative Assistant

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides support for SDVLP programs by drafting legal documents such as briefs, complaints, contracts, deposition notices, subpoenas, and motions. The Legal Administrative Assistant will also perform legal research into case law and precedents, handle discovery, organize and manage files, and respond to requests from opposing parties. This position is non-exempt.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Screen applicants to determine eligibility for services and conduct intake of new clients;
• Assist in providing client services;
• Perform ongoing computer data entry of both client and volunteer information for the purpose of conducting conflict checks and generating reports and other materials;
• Maintaining client files and creating forms and documents;
• Coordinating volunteer schedules;
• Assisting in the recruitment and training of volunteers;
• Assisting in the scheduling of presentations and trainings;
• Translating/interpreting for clients, as appropriate;

Engaging in other tasks and projects as needed to further SDVLP’s mission.

WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS:

• Pay rate is $21.00/hr.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance – premium for employee medical insurance is paid in full by SDVLP – eligibility for health care coverage is the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401K retirement plan with a generous match after 6 months of employment.
• 15 days paid annual leave (increases to 20 days after 2 years), 10 days paid sick leave, 16 paid holidays etc.
• We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Paid parking

Qualifications 

• Fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish and English required.
• Strong Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills required.
• At least 6 months of general office administration experience required.
• Associate degree.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and abilities:

• Experience serving low income and disadvantaged people preferred.

MUST submit a resume and cover letter (In English).

SDVLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.