Paralegal

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Paralegal

The candidate work for Rapid Response Project. The project involves the provision of legal services to low and moderate income members living or working in the Beverly Hills area with housing issues, including advice and representation concerning the rent stabilization sections of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, as well as providing legal services to moderate and low income seniors on a wide range of civil legal matters, including government benefits, consumer issues, debtors’ rights, and advance planning. This paralegal will be an integral part of the larger homelessness prevention and community outreach team, working to interview clients, engage in factual investigation, prepare court documents and paperwork, and in some instances negotiate with opposing parties. Conduct client intake and follow-up client interviews. Assist with factual investigation of cases. Draft court filings, including court forms, pleadings, and trial documents. Provide administrative case advocacy. Work with staff attorneys to prepare matters for hearings and trial. Help facilitate the placement of matters with volunteer attorneys for purposes of pro bono client representation. Help facilitate in-house volunteer work on matters. Other duties as assigned.

Company info

Bet Tzedek Legal Services.
145 South Fairfax Avenue Suite 200
Los Angeles
California
United States 90036
Website : http://www.bettzedek.org/