Legal Associate

Job Overview The objective summary of this job classification is to provide various support activities to attorneys in a legal setting including, but not limited to, determining need-based eligibility for legal services in accordance with laws. Work Arrangements Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood. Responsibilities Determine applicant eligibility for representation, act as liaison for attorneys to maintain communication between attorneys and clients, draft legal instruments, assists in document preparation, and prepare correspondence and some investigative tasks. Spend significant portion of time assisting with legal research and other non‑investigative support activities. Assist attorneys in difficult situations, identify and describe legal problem areas in consultation with a staff attorney. Utilize web‑based programs such as case management/tracking system. Consult with attorney regarding the ability to take certain cases. Have knowledge of a range of vocational areas or in‑depth knowledge of a specialized area. Perform routine analysis where the outcomes have a moderate impact on the function in which the work is performed. Provide work direction and guidance to employees at lower levels. Recognize patterned challenges, recall solutions, and apply them. Perform related and other duties as assigned. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Note: An Employee with this classification may be required to perform at a DD level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels AA through DD. Qualifications High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence, conducting legal research and maintaining a case management/tracking system. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License. Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required. We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Benefits and Conditions This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. Default FLSA: Non‑exempt Equal Opportunity Employment The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition. Additional Information This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages. #J-18808-Ljbffr