Catholic Charities USA - Los Angeles, CA
posted 3 months ago
The Paralegal Manager for Representation Programs at Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. will play a crucial role in coordinating and overseeing the support services provided by the paralegal team to attorneys who deliver direct legal services to clients. This position is integral to the Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a non-profit law firm dedicated to offering community education and legal representation to immigrant adults, families, unaccompanied minors, and individuals facing crimmigration issues. The Paralegal Manager will work closely with Managing Attorneys to ensure effective data collection, timely reporting, and adherence to contractual obligations. In this role, the Paralegal Manager will be responsible for managing the workflow and coordination of assignments among all paralegals. Regular one-on-one meetings with paralegals will be conducted to provide guidance and support. The Paralegal Manager will also review the work of paralegals to ensure that all legal support services meet the organization’s standards of quality. Additionally, the Paralegal Manager will coordinate intake clinics for released minors and ensure that the process from intake to attorney assignment is seamless. Approximately 50% of the Paralegal Manager's time will be dedicated to providing paralegal support work to attorneys, making this a hands-on position that balances management responsibilities with direct legal support.