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Intake Paralegal/Case Manager/Tenant Advocate
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Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Benefits include: paid court holidays, vacation, h
Education:
Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location:
Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States
Posted by:
Eviction Defense Network
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Job Category:
Direct social services
Sector:
Nonprofit
Last day to apply:
November 28, 2009
Last updated:
September 29, 2009
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Type:
Full time
Language(s):
English, Spanish
Job posted on:
September 29, 2009
Area of Focus:
Housing and Homelessness, Law and Legal Assistance, Multi-Service Community Agency
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Description:
The Intake Paralegal/Case Manager/Tenant Advocate will perform the following tasks under the supervision of an attorney: interview clients, assess the strength of case, prepare responsive pleadings and/or appropriate motions, determine evidence necessary to prove the case, prepare files for trial, process files post-trial, follow up with clients, outreach to community agencies and perform other duties as assigned. This position is for our main office in central Los Angeles.
Additional Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree
• Proficiency in MS applications (Windows, Word and Excel)
• Some legal experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of low-income persons
• Bilingual Spanish/English required, with strong verbal and written skills in both languages
• Excellent interpersonal and phone skills
• Ability to relay complicated legal concepts to tenants in layperson terms
• Ability to multi-task, pay strict attention to detail, perform under tight deadlines, effectively prioritize work load, take initiative and learn quickly
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/352884-318/c
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