Inland Counties Legal Services Inc.
Public Benefits Paralegal - Housing and Disability Advocacy Project (HDAP)
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc., Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Job Title:
Public Benefits Paralegal – Housing and Disability Advocacy Project (HDAP)
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Practice Group Director
Supervises:
N/A
Pay Range:
$24.00 - $42.00 Hourly (Depending on Experience)
Inland Counties Legal Services is seeking a Paralegal to join our Public Benefits Team, specifically for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Project. ICAL provides legal services to vulnerable populations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including advice, limited action, and direct representation.
Paralegals will have opportunities to conduct community legal education presentations and attend community resource events, expanding their legal network and engaging with the civil legal aid community.
Qualities:
Willingness to learn and collaborate
Patience and approachability
Effective communication and gratitude expression
Determination for positive client outcomes
Curiosity about clients' experiences and systemic injustices
Passion for access to justice
Work-life balance and stress management
Community-centered and inquisitive mindset
Desire for professional growth and mentorship
Skills:
Active listening and trauma-informed interviewing
Legal writing and research
Courtroom and trial experience (training provided)
Analytical skills
Bilingual preferred
Outreach experience with unhoused populations
Experience with homeless point-in-time counts is a plus
Job Responsibilities:
Work under attorney supervision to accept referrals and contact clients within 72 hours
Travel to client locations, including community and homeless encampments, ensuring safety
Assist clients with applying for benefits, maintaining contact, and developing applications
Represent clients in administrative legal proceedings and hearings
Conduct outreach and intake activities in the community
Obtain and review medical records to support disability benefits
Become SOAR certified to assist with disability applications
Follow legal and funder regulations, maintain records, and engage with partners
Handle a caseload based on experience level, with specific case numbers outlined
Participate in ongoing training and comply with legal education requirements
ICLS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all employment practices and promote an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.
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Public Benefits Paralegal – Housing and Disability Advocacy Project (HDAP)
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Practice Group Director
Supervises:
N/A
Pay Range:
$24.00 - $42.00 Hourly (Depending on Experience)
Inland Counties Legal Services is seeking a Paralegal to join our Public Benefits Team, specifically for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Project. ICAL provides legal services to vulnerable populations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including advice, limited action, and direct representation.
Paralegals will have opportunities to conduct community legal education presentations and attend community resource events, expanding their legal network and engaging with the civil legal aid community.
Qualities:
Willingness to learn and collaborate
Patience and approachability
Effective communication and gratitude expression
Determination for positive client outcomes
Curiosity about clients' experiences and systemic injustices
Passion for access to justice
Work-life balance and stress management
Community-centered and inquisitive mindset
Desire for professional growth and mentorship
Skills:
Active listening and trauma-informed interviewing
Legal writing and research
Courtroom and trial experience (training provided)
Analytical skills
Bilingual preferred
Outreach experience with unhoused populations
Experience with homeless point-in-time counts is a plus
Job Responsibilities:
Work under attorney supervision to accept referrals and contact clients within 72 hours
Travel to client locations, including community and homeless encampments, ensuring safety
Assist clients with applying for benefits, maintaining contact, and developing applications
Represent clients in administrative legal proceedings and hearings
Conduct outreach and intake activities in the community
Obtain and review medical records to support disability benefits
Become SOAR certified to assist with disability applications
Follow legal and funder regulations, maintain records, and engage with partners
Handle a caseload based on experience level, with specific case numbers outlined
Participate in ongoing training and comply with legal education requirements
ICLS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all employment practices and promote an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.
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