Small but busy civil rights law practice is looking for a legal assistant to help with a variety of office tasks, supporting our team of attorneys, educational advocates, and paralegals.
Legal Assistant will work closely with the paralegal and senior advocate to perform tasks related to ongoing case management for our active caseload.
These tasks include but are not limited to preparation of correspondence and basic legal documents, assisting with managing the calendar and schedule for our cases, assisting with processing records, and communicating with clients and others.
In addition, the Legal Assistant will be available to support the attorneys and advocates in the office as needed.
Must be savvy with an array of computer functions, platforms, and software, and competent in effective communication skills.
Ideally, we are looking for a college student who is seeking part time work and interested in our field.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a law office and hands on experience in a legal field.
We represent students who have disabilities and their families in special education cases and civil rights work.
Our team is comprised of committed and passionate advocates for children with disabilities, and we are looking for someone who will be an enthusiastic and active contributor to that team.
*This is not a remote job role; we need someone who can work in our office location
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00
– $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location