Paralegal Manager

$64,480 - $70,000/Yr

Catholic Charities USA - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

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About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule and assignments for all paralegals, including coordination of intake clinic for released minors program.
• Supervise paralegal work, conduct one-on-ones with paralegals and other support staff, and review staff work to ensure quality.
• Oversee data management, ensure contractual compliance and work with Managing Attorneys to streamline all billing and Lawlogix processes.
• Take initiative to implement structure and programs to make programs more efficient.
• Participate in all Esperanza management team activities.
• Provide case support to attorneys approximately 50% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required;
• Paralegal Certificate or at least four years of relevant legal experience strongly preferred;
• Prior experience in immigration law and/or with a non-profit law firm strongly preferred;
• Spanish fluency required;
• Experience supervising other staff members, volunteers or interns is a plus;
• Experience working with children, detained individuals, mentally ill individuals, or immigrant communities preferred;
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail a must;
• Ability to think creatively, help implement structures and programs, and take initiative;
• Passion for social justice for immigrants required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supervising other staff members, volunteers or interns is a plus;
• Experience working with children, detained individuals, mentally ill individuals, or immigrant communities preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Ways to protect your income (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts(HAS)
• Vacation days - 12 days per year
• Sick time - 10 days per year
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
• Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
• Free Parking