Overview
Full-time position starting at $23.00 – $25.57/hr (D.O.E) with COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Generous PTO, paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations, 13 days of paid holidays, plus a personal holiday
- CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan
- Employee assistance program
Program Description
The Tenant Law Center (TLC) is a homelessness prevention program that offers free legal assistance to qualifying low income households in the City of Seattle and limited services throughout King County with matters related to eviction, subsidy termination, landlord/tenant issues, and credit issues related to past tenancies.
Position Description
This position supports three Staff Attorneys and the Directing Attorney. In addition to paralegal support this position will also be responsible for administrative tasks and data entry that is required by our grant funders.
Responsibilities
Paralegal Support:
- Conduct case screening and assist with initial client intakes and interviews
- Provide case support, including records requests, correspondence, document preparation, redaction, calendaring, and other tasks as assigned
- Prepare and edit correspondence, legal pleadings and case documents consistent with attorney instructions
- Electronically file pleadings with the court and serve documents to other parties
Administrative Responsibilities
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for off-site or virtual clinics
- Maintain computer and manual filing systems
- Perform other administrative tasks as requested
General Responsibilities
- Attend staff meetings and agency trainings as required
- Observe/follow confidentiality and client privacy guidelines
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience as a paralegal, or a combination of education, training, or experience which provides an equivalent background.
- Social services experience working with elderly, disabled, and/or low income households
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Capacity to analyze and apply legal principles to practical problems
- Ability to manage and schedule responsibilities with little oversight
- Commitment to embracing a team environment and the collaborative process
- Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations
- Committed to working within the mission, goals, and values of Catholic Community Services.
- Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with legal coursework or a paralegal certificate.
- Must have Fluency in second language that is spoken by a substantial number of King County clients.
- Knowledge of local social services and other community resources
- Knowledge of the Residential Landlord Tenant Act and local housing codes
To apply: Please complete submit a cover letter and resume along with completing the online CCS application process. This position will remain open until filled.
Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.