Paralegal, Pro Bono Program
At a glance
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Full-time
Oregon, US
7 January 2025
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The paralegal in this position will be on a team with three attorneys to help manage multiple pro bono projects and a case catalog for direct referrals on legal issues critical to low-income communities. This position is based in LASO’s Central Office in Portland, Oregon, and is eligible for a partial remote work option.
Background
LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focused on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients
Key Responsibilities
As part of the pro bono team, the paralegal in this position is responsible for supporting the operations of LASO’s pro bono projects. Daily responsibilities include conducting client intake and screening, client scheduling and referrals to pro bono attorneys, data entry and electronic case file management, event coordination, communicating directly with private attorneys and community partners, and may also include some contract reporting. The person in this position will work with the LASO Regional Offices to support pro bono programs and referrals statewide. This position may include occasional travel and staffing evening legal clinics and legal events.
The Successful Candidate
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, proficiency in legal database software, able to multi-task, strong organization and communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language.
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