Clinic Paralegal

The Westside Justice Center is growing and expanding its legal services team!

Unleash your advocacy skills and make a difference with the Westside Justice Center. Join our mission-driven team as a Paralegal and play a critical role in advancing access to justice in our communities.

Founded in 2015, the Westside Justice Center (WJC) is not just a workplace—it is a community-centered Legal Aid clinic committed to eradicating barriers to justice and uplifting authentic community leadership.

As a Paralegal, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts, assisting our Legal Services team in providing essential support to individuals and communities in need. Your responsibilities will include case management, legal research, client interviews, and document preparation. If you're someone with a genuine passion for social justice and a desire to make a tangible impact, we invite you to join us.

Assist with case planning, development, and management

Coordinate and track referrals to attorneys, partner organizations and community partners

Conduct legal research

Review and analyze client files, data, and documents to assist in the investigation of facts and allegations involved in discovery

Assist with preparing documents for production and witness files to be used at depositions or trial

Draft, edit, and proofread cover letters, administrative memos, and Word documents

2 years’ experience working in an office setting, preferably a legal environment

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

A paralegal certificate from a paralegal training program accredited by the American Bar Association

Strong customer service orientation

Ability to navigate Microsoft Office suite i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint

A copy of your professional license, academic transcripts, or relevant training certificates will be required at the time of interview, if applicable.

Community Impact

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers

Ability to spend extended time working on a computer

Occasional need for local travel for work-related reasons

Target salary hiring range is $50,700 - $54,600.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this role. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

We prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, parental status, military service or discharge status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with our mission to advance justice and equity, people of color, women, LGBTQI-GNC individuals, immigrants, and formerly incarcerated people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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