Litigation paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys working on housing rights and tenant-defense matters, providing essential litigation, client-facing, and administrative support. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, committed to social justice, and eager to work directly with low-income, elderly, and disabled clients. Key Responsibilities Drafting & Case Support — Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents; manage case files and document production. Client Services — Interview and assist clients, ensuring high-quality, compassionate service aligned with program priorities. Case Review Participation — Attend and contribute to weekly case review meetings. Advocacy Collaboration — Interface with California-based advocates and partner organizations on shared housing-rights issues. Community Engagement — Work with client groups and community-based service providers to support outreach and education. Policy & Procedure Compliance — Follow organizational policies, procedures, and case-handling standards. Training & Legal Updates — Attend trainings and stay current on changes in housing law and tenant-defense litigation. Additional Duties — Perform other tasks as assigned to support litigation and program operations. Qualifications Civil Litigation Experience — Prior experience supporting attorneys in a law firm, legal department, or similar setting. Commitment to Social Justice — Demonstrated interest in the legal needs of low-income, elderly, or disabled individuals. Case Review Skills — Ability to follow case review policies and procedures. Court Knowledge — Understanding of court processes, litigation timelines, and procedural requirements. Housing Law Interest — Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, housing rights and tenant-defense law. Client Interaction Skills — Ability to conduct interviews, investigations, legal research, and problem-solving. Communication Excellence — Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Team Collaboration — Ability to work closely with a small team; commitment to collaborative work. Cultural Competency — Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and maintain strong relationships at all organizational levels. Technical Proficiency — Competency with PC systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) and relevant databases. Transportation Requirements — Reliable transportation, valid CA driver's license, and appropriate insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.