Senior Paralegal
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. (GBLA) is currently seeking a Senior Paralegal to work under immediate supervision of a licensed attorney. The Sr. Paralegal is expected to exercise initiative and judgment in legal research, document composition, and overall case-handling. May also be required to participate in outreach and community legal education to clients and community groups so as to provide clients or others with general information and assistance.
Qualifications: 1. Completion of an approved legal professional training program, or, a BA Degree and a minimum of 1 year of law-related experience, or, a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years of law-related experience. 2. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 3. Good research and analytical skill 4. Strong oral and written communication skills 5. Experience and sensitivity serving low-income and elderly people 6. Knowledge of various legal documents and their uses; filing procedures and legal terminology; legal office practices and procedures 7. Ability to collect and examine factual data; understand and apply legal principles and precedents; draft letters, pleadings and other legal documents; make logical presentations of statements of fact; establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, officials and the general public 8. Bilingual - English/Spanish, desirable.
To apply, please mail or email resume, cover letter legal writing sample, and three professional references in confidence to: careers@gbla.org Attn: HR Department 615 California Avenue, Bakersfield CA, 93304