Legal Assistant

The California Center for Movement Legal Services provides legal services in the

pursuit of improving the lives of California's traditionally underserved residents, including

communities of color, low-income and working families, and undocumented people, by

carrying out legal work that fosters relationships with community organizers. Movement

Legal provides essential legal services to tenants across the State; our Oakland-based

team focuses on policy and affirmative litigation, while our Los Angeles team provides

eviction defense services.

JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant - Los Angeles

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

SALARY: $54-58k or commensurate with experience

HOURS: 36 hours per week

LOCATION: Oakland, CA

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Exempt

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance and $500 employer contribution to

a health savings account; retirement 401(k) program with 8% employer contribution

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences (sociology, economics, political sciences, statistics or related field).
• Experience with social justice work.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience working with or as a community organizer.
• Experience in housing justice work.
• Familiarity with California non-profit sector and funding landscape.
• Experience using legal servers (Clio, Legal Server…).

Legal Assistants are a key pillar of the organization. Under the supervision of staff attorneys, they provide empowered legal services to low-income tenants across Los Angeles that strive to maintain stable, affordable and dignified housing.

DUTIES:

Assisting Los Angeles litigation team with tasks such as:

• Client interviews
• Responding to unlawful detainer complaints
• Preparation of discovery responses
• Assist with case preparation and trial support
• File and e-file court documents
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and interviews with clients as needed
• Provide proactive client service by addressing inquiries timely, accurately, and professionally
• Maintain updated client account and contact information
• Contemporaneously enter all actions taken and communication with clients into Practice Management System (Clio)
• Prepare client letters and mailings
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to HR@movementlegal.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

The California Center for Movement Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer

and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race,

color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or

veteran status.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance and $500 employer contribution to a health savings account; retirement 401(k) program with 8% employer contribution