Position announcement
Job title: housing paralegal
Flsa classification: non-exempt
Reports to: p r a c t i c e g r o u p di r e c t o r
Supervises: none
Inland counties legal services is seeking housing paralegals to join our housing team in san
Bernardino and riversideInland counties legal services, incIs a nonprofit organization
Providing legal services to low-income persons residing in riverside and san bernardino
CountiesIcls targets services to seniors and those in the greatest social or economic need.
Legal services are provided by attorneys, or paralegals under the direct supervision of an
AttorneyLevels of service include advice and counsel, limited action (includes negotiations and
Preparation of legal documents), as well as direct representation before administrative law and
Civil courtsIcls provides legal assistance in eight practice groups: outreach, consumer,
Housing, family law, immigration, systemic/impact, health law and public benefitsVisit our
Website at www.inlandlegal.org for more information.
Overview of position
Under the direct supervision of an attorney, the housing paralegal assists in providing
Comprehensive legal services by performing specific legal functions on behalf of clients,
Including some advocacy as can be performed by a non-lawyerThe housing paralegal focuses
On the preservation of fair and affordable housing, and represents clients who are at risk of
Displacement in riverside and san bernardino counties.
Specific duties and responsibilities
Interview and counsel client under the supervision of an attorney
Assist with housing hotline, conducting intake applications
Provide limited service to clients, interfacing with outside counsel, internal clients, and
Other parties in a case
Work in conjunction with staff attorneys in cases that involve landlord-tenant law and
Other legal issues
Work effectively as part of a team that includes attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and
Students
Participate in clinics and other community outreach projects, and supporting the
Response to discovery demands, legal research
Assisting in the processing of new complaints and creating opening new matters in the
Case management
Performs other related duties as required
Desired education and experience
Four (4) year college degree or paralegal certificate from an aba accredited school
1-year relevant legal experience
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service
Effective oral and written communication skills
Accurate typing skills with the ability to type 60 wpm
Previous calendaring experience
Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly
Access to highspeed home internet for remote work
Language: ability to read, write and communicate in english with spanish being a plus
Apply Now
Submit a resume and cover letter to hrmanager@icls.org.
Inland counties legal services is an
Equal opportunity employer
Women, minorities and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply
