Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Tenderloin Housing Clinic (THC) is looking for a Paralegal who wants be part of an organization that positively changes lives!
ABOUT the THC Legal Office:
The Paralegal provides assistance to THC's Legal Office. The THC Law Office provides legal representation to low and moderate income tenants in San Francisco in all aspects of housing law. The Law office assists tenants citywide facing Ellis Act and Owner/Relative Move In evictions, and in affirmative lawsuits to remedy poor conditions, wrongful eviction and harassment. The THC Legal Office is committed to providing the highest level of representation and excellent results for its clients.
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THC offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and their eligible spouse/children, as well as a 403b plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 12 paid vacation and 14 sick days, 11 paid holidays and 4 floating holidays annually.
Tenderloin Housing Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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