Family Law Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP)
- Salary
- $64K–$74K
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- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
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The Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC) is a faith-based non-profit charitable organization (501c3) that provides full civil legal representation for family law, immigration law, and limited civil matters. Our mission is to seek justice for people who are struggling with poverty and oppression in a way that affirms their dignity and strengthens their capacity to positively direct their own lives.
JAMLAC is seeking interested applicants for a full-time Family Law Licensed Legal Paraprofessional. The job is open immediately. JAMLAC is prepared to hire an exceptionally qualified candidate as soon as possible.
Required Skills and Credentials
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Licensed as a Family Law LLP by the Colorado Supreme Court
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Passion for seeking justice for those without a voice
- Willing and able to work in a team environment
- Scope of Practice — Services limited to Family Law
- Client Intakes and Consultations — Perform initial and follow up meetings with potential clients
- Represent clients with the following;
- Document Preparation — Required Pleading including Petitions for Allocation of Parental Responsibility and Dissolution of Marriage, Mandatory disclosures
- Client advising on legal rights and responsibilities
- Represent clients in mediation
- Represent clients at court appearances as allowed for LLPs under Colorado Law
- Assist JAMLAC Family Law attorneys in any client matters in which the law does not allow representation by an LLP. Serve as primary assistant to JAMLAC attorneys between clients and attorneys in those matters.
- Actively participate in case review meetings
- Collect and organize supporting documents from clients as needed;
- Open paper and electronic files for represented clients and maintains client files;
- Track and maintain closed client files per JAMLAC procedures;
- Obtain State of Colorado Notary Public accreditation and provide notary services as needed by clients;
- Assist clients in obtaining required court and supporting documents;
- Schedule appointments, court dates and interview dates on JAMLAC calendar;
- Maintain case calendar;
- Calendar, maintain and track case deadlines;
- Provide translation and interpretation (Spanish/English) services to clients, as needed;
- Participate in and assists in training to staff and volunteers for representation of crime victims and domestic violence;
- Suggest and execute improvements to department procedures and policies as needed;
- Distribute and collect client surveys of services rendered;
- Assist clients with safety planning, if necessary;
- Provide emotional support to crime victims as appropriate;
- Collect and enter client data as needed for grant reporting purposes;
- Assist with grant reporting for clients and grant proposals, as requested.
General Expectations
- Know and support JAMLAC’s Mission, Vision, and Values;
- Punctuality and commitment to work;
- Appropriate office attire/business casual;
- Appropriate conduct with clients (confidentiality, respect, courtesy, concern);
- Compliance with Rules of Professional Conduct as applicable to licensed legal paraprofessional;
- Dedication to clients and desire to provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy;
- Meet regularly and build positive working relationships with JAMLAC staff;
- Maintain personal work time sheets;
- Participate in oversight of volunteers/interns and non-attorney staff as assigned;
- Attend weekly JAMLAC staff meetings on Thursday;
- Assist with front desk coverage including answering phones/office reception, as needed;
- Participate in development and fundraising events and activities as requested by JAMLAC;
- Attend and assist with community events, as needed;
- Support and assist Executive Director and Development Department in activities as assigned;
- Participate with preparation and presentation information, analysis and stories about JAMLAC to various audiences, including fundraising events;
- Meet with and maintain relationships with community agencies as needed, specifically local consulates, other service organizations and church organizations;
- Meet with, attend meetings and coordinate related events with local organizations, such as Mexican Consulate, Centro San Juan Diego, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber Foundation
Wages and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience ranging from $64,000-$74,000 depending on education and experience. This is a grant funded position.
We provide a generous benefits package, including:
- 75% contribution toward Medical Insurance premiums for employees and dependents along with a generous monthly Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
- A monthly stipend of $500/month for individuals and $1,000 for employees with dependents (if Medical Insurance is waived).
- Access to optional group Vision and Dental Benefits.
- 401K savings plan with annual employer contribution available after one year of employment.
- Generous Vacation Time and Sick Leave, plus over 14 paid holidays including a December holiday closure at full pay.
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules.
- Emphasis on self-care and well-being, including additional time off for self-care and reimbursement for therapy costs
