Main Areas of Responsibility:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Client Services, the Paralegal will assist in the coordination of the Legal Department’s caseload, support and participate in all phases of department-specific activities, and maintain responsibility for designated program components related to Enlace’s legal cases, including, but not limited to, civil domestic violence proceedings, as well as domestic matters such as custody, child support, and divorce.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
• Draft legal correspondence and pleadings
• Subpoena witnesses and assist with hearing preparation
• Translate documents and conduct in-person client interviews
• Help clients complete forms and support e-filing of select documents
• Accompany clients to court and communicate with opposing counsel
• Maintain detailed client files and document all tasks in Apricot