Full-Time Paralegal, Pro Bono Program
Job Description
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The paralegal in this position will be on a team with three attorneys to help manage multiple pro bono projects and a case catalog for direct referrals on legal issues critical to low-income communities. This position is based in LASO’s Central Office in Portland, Oregon, and is eligible for a partial remote work option.
Background
LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focused on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients
Responsibilities
As part of the pro bono team, the paralegal in this position is responsible for supporting the operations of LASO’s pro bono projects. Daily responsibilities include conducting client intake and screening, client scheduling and referrals to pro bono attorneys, data entry and electronic case file management, event coordination, communicating directly with private attorneys and community partners, and may also include some contract reporting. The person in this position will work with the LASO Regional Offices to support pro bono programs and referrals statewide. This position may include occasional travel and staffing evening legal clinics and legal events.
Qualifications
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, proficiency in legal database software, able to multi-task, strong organization and communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $46.2K – 52.2K for 0-5 years’ experience; $53.4K – 58.2K for 6-10 years’ experience and $59.4K-70.2K for 11-20 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional annual compensation of $4,300 to $5,700 is available for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.
Closing Date
Position open until filled. Review of applications to January 15, 2025.
Applications
Send resume and letter of interest to:
Jill Mallery
Supplemental question
As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO PRO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity.
If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Me************@la*******.org.
We celebrate diversity
LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color; people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group; people who have experienced economic, social, or other barriers; people who have personally experienced discrimination or oppression; or can otherwise demonstrate a commitment to advancing our diversity mission.
How to Apply
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