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Legal Assistant Paralegal Jobs in Modesto, CA at SENIOR ADVOCACY NETWORK
Title: Legal Assistant Paralegal
Company: SENIOR ADVOCACY NETWORK
Location: Modesto, CA
About Us:
We are a busy, client-centered nonprofit law firm located in downtown Modesto, proudly serving low-income older adults in Stanislaus and Merced Counties for over a decade. Our work environment is dynamic, collaborative, and mission-driven.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of legal experience and a strong commitment to serving vulnerable communities, particularly in the area of consumer debt.
Key Responsibilities:
Support attorneys in case management and deadline tracking
Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and bankruptcy forms
Organize and maintain case files
Communicate with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and vendors
File and serve legal documents as needed
Requirements:
Minimum one year of legal assistant or paralegal experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
Proficient in Microsoft Office, internet research, and email
Quick to learn new systems and processes
Professional, flexible, and a collaborative team player
Committed to serving low-income and older adult clients with empathy and respect
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (Spanish or other language relevant to the communities we serve)
Experience in civil litigation and/or bankruptcy
Application Instructions:
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to our Executive Director, Hannah Brady. In your cover letter, outline your interest in the position and highlight your relevant experience. Applicants should also be prepared to provide at least two professional references.
SAN DEI Statement:
We believe that a diverse staff strengthens our organization’s ability to tackle and address the complex social issues that we are committed to respond to within our community . Experience shows us that the creativity that fuels our success is accelerated when we hire and retain employees with a diverse range of skills, perspectives, and experiences across ethnic, gender, racial, generational, and other social identities. We strive to ensure that each SAN employee, volunteer, advocate and client has equal access to legal and housing justice. Therefore, we center diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in our daily work. The Senior Advocacy Network is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the value of diversity by promoting an environment free from discrimination.
