Job Description
Job Description
Paralegal who is fluent in Russian to support to the team in providing holistic services through a person-centered, trauma informed practice model (PCTI).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and conduct screening and intake interviews, in English and Russian, to work with program staff and supervising attorney to identify survivors’ legal needs and eligibility for services.
• Perform clerical work as required, including but not limited to photocopying, scanning, filing, and mailing.
• Support case management of Holocaust Services Program case load.
• Support volunteers, law clerks, and pro bono attorneys working with the Holocaust Services Program.
• Attend home visits and other field client and/or community partners meetings in the field as necessary.
• Assist with outreach to the Holocaust survivor community and to social services agencies that assist survivors.
• Assist with translating Holocaust program written materials and correspondence into Russian.
• Using case management tools, maintain, track, and compile Holocaust program intakes, prescreening, and other program data and metrics.
• Prepare and maintain digital and paper files and records, including correspondence, communications, case notes, case files, client documents, reports, etc.
• Schedule and coordinate of internal and external meetings and events, including handling logistics, agenda, minutes, and RSVPs.
• Attend and participate in weekly case reviews and other mandatory team meetings.\
Qualifications:
A paralegal certificate/degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved institution or bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the California bar for the preceding 3 years (required);
• Russian language proficiency and ability to provide written and oral Russian & English translations (required).
• At least 2 years of law firm experience supporting multiple attorneys (preferred);
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures (preferred);
• Proficiency with the Internet and Web based applications (required);
• MS Office and legal database (Lexis/Nexis) proficiency (required);
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