Legal Assistant Paralegal

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.