Position Summary: The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will directly support the Columbus Advocating Opportunity office in various administrative tasks, including some legal and paralegal responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have a legal background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. This position plays a crucial role in helping AO achieve its mission as a non-profit law firm of providing comprehensive legal services and whole-person advocacy to survivors of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Legal Assistants/Paralegals are encouraged to participate in professional activities that further their legal and policy-based knowledge in human trafficking and labor exploitation and any related areas of law and policy. Legal Assistants/Paralegals report to the Managing Attorney.
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PLEASE NOTE: Even if you do not think you meet every single qualification, please apply! We would hate to miss an amazing candidate, and we know that sometimes people do not apply if they do not have every exact criterion. You might be a great fit!
Position Summary: The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will directly support the Columbus Advocating Opportunity office in various administrative tasks, including some legal and paralegal responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have a legal background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. This position plays a crucial role in helping AO achieve its mission as a non-profit law firm of providing comprehensive legal services and whole-person advocacy to survivors of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Legal Assistants/Paralegals are encouraged to participate in professional activities that further their legal and policy-based knowledge in human trafficking and labor exploitation and any related areas of law and policy. Legal Assistants/Paralegals report to the Managing Attorney.
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Fully paid health benefits, 401k contribution, and paid time off included
Fully paid health benefits, 401k contribution, and paid time off included
Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, Mandarin, French, or Arabic is a plus
Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, Mandarin, French, or Arabic is a plus
Please email nb@advocatingopportunity.com with questions