Legal Assistant - Health Law

Inland Counties Legal Services Inc.•Riverside, CA

3d•$23 - $35

About The Position

Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Health Law Practice Group. Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free legal services to persons who are low-income, seniors, and with disabilities, residing in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. ICLS targets services to those in the greatest social or economic need on the belief that everyone deserves access to justice. ICLS’s services are provided by attorneys, or paralegals under the direct supervision of an attorney. Levels 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 courts. ICLS provides legal assistance in a variety of legal areas, and has eight practice groups, including Elder Law, Consumer, Housing, Family Law, Immigration, Systemic/Impact, Health Law and Public Benefits. ICLS also provides legal assistance in partnership with pro bono attorneys, law students, and other volunteers in a range of projects, including a Small Business Clinic, Expungement Clinic, and others. Visit our website at www.inlandlegal.org for more information. As legal administrative assistant you will work with other experienced assistants, paralegals, and attorneys on the Health Law Practice Group to provide administrative support on a variety of assignments including conducting intake and supporting the health law hotline, assist in interpreting for clients, attend community engagement events, and provide general support to the Health Law Practice Group.

Requirements

Computer literate with an ability to use a variety of software programs, including Microsoft applications, e.g. Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, e.g. copiers, faxes, telephone equipment, etc.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Minimum one year experience working in a legal office environment.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
High School Diploma or Associates Degree preferred
1-year relevant experience
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management
Experience with Cloud-Based environments and transitioning to a paperless environment
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service
Effective oral and written communication skills
Previous calendaring experience in a high-volume environment
Ability to be flexible, to adapt, and act quickly when urgent matters require attention
Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly
Access to, or ability to obtain high speed home internet for remote work
Language: Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with Spanish being a plus

Responsibilities

Assist on the Health Law Hotline, completing intake to determine applicant eligibility, and transfer the case to the assigned attorney for that day
Become familiar with Legal Services Corporation regulations and other funder eligibility criteria
Participate in the Compliance Task Force and review closed cases for the Health Law Practice Group (as well as other practice groups) for funder compliance issues
Translate for clients/attorney meetings as requested
Communicate with clients on behalf of the advocate, including phone calls, emails, faxes, and letters
Coordinate with advocates to obtain client documents and compliance documents including, but not limited to, retainers, attestations, and representative forms
Maintain and protect highly sensitive and confidential health information
Operate case file managing system organize case files
Organize the team’s calendar and appointments meet with clients to complete intake applications prepare files and case records upload and review mail to assume delegated duties from the Practice Group Director, or other duties as assigned or may be required by attorneys or paralegals
Train and on-board new hires/clerks for client intakes and client communication
As assigned, assist PGD in grant reporting which may include analyzing data from case management system, discussing trends with the PGD, gathering and entering data in grant reports either on monthly and/or quarterly deadlines
Review client and applicant files to ensure advocate’s workload is balanced, review pending and open cases on weekly and monthly basis, and ensure advocates are following up with clients/applicants in timely manner
In collaboration with the PGD and/or Lead Attorney, assign new intakes and cases to advocates to ensure each advocate is assigned the appropriate number of cases per week/month.