Paralegal

Tenderloin Housing Clinic•San Francisco, CA

12d

About The Position

The Paralegal provides litigation and general legal support, including interviewing clients to prepare discovery responses, preparing subpoenas, organizing documents, obtaining public records, and preparing documents for court filings. The role also includes client intake and referral, limited tenant counseling under a lawyer’s supervision, scheduling legal proceedings and meetings, maintaining a client database, filing, office support, errands, and special projects. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication, time management, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. The Paralegal is expected to represent the agency professionally and demonstrate conduct consistent with THC’s mission, values, and customer service philosophy. Employment is contingent on passing background and reference checks and TB screening.

Requirements

High school degree required.
Thorough working knowledge of electronic filing systems in state court.
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader.
Ability to work independently and be detail oriented.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines, and maintain excellent attention to detail.
Experience preparing and filing legal documents under time-sensitive conditions.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and the general public.
Ability to read, understand, and apply language, and make independent decisions based on applicable laws, policies, and contracts.
Proactive self-starter with the ability to take initiative.
Ability to pass post-contingency-offer background checks, reference checks, and TB screening clearances.
Demonstrates conduct consistent with THC’s mission, core values, and customer service philosophy; adapts to change; remains professional, respectful, and composed; and is mature, honest, dependable, and accountable.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships and appropriate boundaries, and communicates in a way that fosters respect and trust.
Exercises good judgment in using and keeping confidential information regarding clients, employees, and THC.
Works independently, collaboratively, and as a team member; follows instructions and seeks guidance when needed.
Demonstrates good time management and punctuality.
Avoids actions that may result in conflict or be considered aggressive, threatening, or violent.
Performs assigned duties diligently, efficiently, and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts degree preferred.
Working knowledge of electronic filing systems in federal court preferred.
Experience with people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds preferred.
Experience working in the nonprofit or public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview clients to prepare responses to discovery.
Prepare and send subpoenas.
Organize document responses and obtain public records.
Photocopy and fax documents.
Perform extensive filing, including creating new filing systems.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Provide litigation support, including preparing documents for court filings.
Greet existing and potential law office clients, determine their eligibility and need for legal services, and refer them to other services when necessary.
Provide limited tenant counseling under the supervision of a lawyer.
Run errands as needed.
Arrange and schedule court appearances, depositions, conferences, and meetings.
Represent the agency professionally.
Maintain the client database.
Perform additional duties as assigned.