Staff Paralegal - Eviction Diversion

Apply your paralegal expertise to help keep families housed and strengthen eviction prevention efforts in the community.

The Spanish Eviction Diversion Pilot Program (EDPP) staff paralegal(s) will assist Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) attorney mediators and Supervising Attorney in implementing and operating the EDPP, a court-based initiative at the Compton Los Angeles Superior Court designed to reduce eviction filings and prevent homelessness through mediation and rental assistance coordination. This is a full-time, in person, non-exempt position based in the Compton Courthouse and reports to the Supervising Attorney.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in outreach efforts to let the community know about EDPP services.
• Conduct eligibility screenings for the EDPP in-person and virtually/telephonically.
• Scheduling litigants for appointments.
• Entering data into the EDPP platform (Forward) accurately and timely.
• Assisting attorneys in all aspects of providing alternative dispute resolution services.
• Providing follow-up to litigants including assisting in gathering the documentation necessary for a successful rental arrears application.
• Efficiently communicate with EDPP Litigants.
• Assist litigants with applying for services, including rental arrears assistance when eligible.
• Perform clerical duties such as record-keeping, document management, and maintaining calendars and deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and neutrality and provide interpretation/translation support when qualified.
• Work with community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials.
• Work with a multi-cultural perspective.
• Perform other duties as necessary for successful program implantation and operation.