Family Law Paralegal

Family Law Paralegal - Central California Legal Services (Fresno) Under attorney supervision, the Family Law Paralegal is an entry level position designed to preliminarily assist the Family Law practice group with litigation-based administrative duties while being trained by the Supervising Attorney to handle an individual caseload. Interested candidates must have a specific desire to practice Family Law and assist CCLS clients with issues involving domestic violence. Central California Legal Services (CCLS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1966 for the purpose of providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals. CCLS core counties include Fresno, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare, and Tuolumne. CCLS’s health work also extends to San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Stanislaus counties. In Madera County, CCLS provides limited services to seniors and on health issues. CCLS has offices in Fresno, Merced, and Visalia, and satellite offices in Mendota and Los Banos. With nearly one hundred (100) employees, CCLS’s work includes direct services that meet our clients’ immediate needs, education, and advocacy. Administrative Duties: Submit electronic court filings in all counties served by CCLS; Prepare and send pleadings to opposing counsel via email and U.S. Mail; Prepare flash drives with audio/video recordings for CCLS advocates and opposing counsel; Transcribe Spanish/English audio and video recordings for client files; Prepare County Sheriff Instruction forms; Prepare requests for court copies or personal service via the court runner; Meet with CCLS clients to accept and provide case file documents; Scan and e-file client court documents upon receipt; Other administrative duties as assigned. Position Duties: Interview, assist and otherwise provide high quality services to self-help litigants consistent with CCLS program priorities; Draft and file documents related to family law matters, including but not limited to domestic violence restraining orders, dissolution of marriage, child custody, contempt of court, and declarations. Respond to client’s phone calls and emails in a timely manner; Close cases with appropriate documentation and notes in a timely manner following completion of the case; Provide court accompaniment to clients, when appropriate and approved by the supervisor; Document all client contacts and casework in the case management system on a daily basis; Work with other CCLS advocates to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services; Participate in weekly CCLS team meetings; Participate in biweekly case review meetings; Identify and analyze systemic issues through individual casework and through review of CCLS data and participation in statewide networks of legal services advocates; Interface with other CCLS and California advocates on issues of mutual interest; Participate with client groups and community-based service providers; Participate in community outreach and education events; Carry out CCLS policies and procedures; Attend training and keep abreast of changes in the law; #J-18808-Ljbffr