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Paralegal (Full Time)

Overview
Raksha, meaning protection in various south Asian languages, is a local Georgia based non profit serving the South Asian community since 1995. Raksha’s mission is to promote a stronger and healthier South Asian community through confidential support services, education, and advocacy.

Position Summary
The full-time Paralegal will support the Raksha Family Law Attorney by performing a variety of tasks, such as maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in the paralegal studies field or a paralegal certificate. Additionally, the applicant must have a minimum of one (1) year of paralegal/administrative experience.
• Experience working with and advocating for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault & stalking is highly preferred
• Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Experience working with immigrant population and knowledge of the intersectionality of family law and immigration issues
• The ability to speak at least one South Asian language is highly preferred
• Must be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices within a client’s community
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to both understand, support, and convey the clients’ and advocates’ needs
• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Investigative mind and strong research skills
• Working knowledge of legal database software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research: Researching laws, regulations, and legal articles relevant to a case 
• Document preparation: Drafting legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, and discovery notices 
• Case management: Organizing and maintaining legal documents, case files, and evidence 
• Client communication: Interviewing clients and witnesses, scheduling meetings, and calling clients, witnesses, and lawyer 
• Trial preparation: Assisting lawyer during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, and reviewing transcripts 
• Document filing: Filing legal documents with the court, government agency, or opposing counsel 
• Monitoring legal changes: Keeping track of changes in the legal framework and providing updates
• Report and receive supervision from Raksha Family Law Attorney
• Weekly check-ins with ELSI project coordinator (Raksha’s Director of Programs)

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $50,000 – 55,000 annually based on experience

• Salary: 50-55K, annually based on experience
• This will be a hybrid, full-time position. Based on case load, client and court appointments, the paralegal will develop a work schedule after consulting with the staff attorney. The paralegal is expected to attend any mandatory in-person staff meetings, training and other events. Work hours can vary from Raksha office hours of 9am-5pm, Monday Through Friday and may include weekend hours.
• Raksha offers an extensive benefits program of 100% company paid employee only base medical & dental plan, life and short term disability insurance, FSA and mileage reimbursement.
• 15 days of PTO and 8 days of vacation in year 1 and 28 PTO and 12 days of vacation for 1-4 years accrued in accordance with company policy (prorated based on date of hire) but increases with years of services)
• 14 Company paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 3 sessions through medical Insurance

Raksha Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, case, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Applicants must successfully complete a criminal background check.
Please email cover letter & resume along with three references to jobs@raksha.org

Raksha Inc., whose mission is to promote a stronger and healthier South Asian community through free and confidential support services, education and advocacy, is seeking a Full-Time Advocate/Case Manager. 
To apply, please email a resume, a writing sample and 3 references to jobs@raksha.org. Please read the full job description and qualifications below before applying.

Job Description:

• Answer Raksha’s phone line, client-related calls and emails
• Conduct intakes with new clients
• Provide and document advocacy and support to individual clients
• Provide safety planning to clients in crisis
• Provide legal, medical, career, housing/shelter and other referrals to clients
• Complete necessary paperwork in applying for attorneys through legal project
• Arrange meetings with attorneys and clients
• Accompany clients for hearings and meetings with attorneys when needed
• Provide interpretation between attorney and client when needed
• Attend weekly caseworker meetings, Check-ins, staff renewal and staff meetings
• Attend trainings and conferences
• Assist in coordinating support groups, workshops, etc.
• Assist with grant reporting requirements
• Assist other advocates as needed
• Provide housing and economic empowerment and advocacy to clients who need focused support to address complicated housing needs.
• Build relationships with landlords willing to provide housing options for clients with complex housing needs
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to address the emerging housing needs of survivors.
• Provide language specific services by using language line
• Flexibility in handling tasks outside of the job description

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) degree in social work, psychology, counseling or education 
• One-year work experience in a related field highly preferred
• Fluency in Hindi/Urdu, Bangla, Gujarati, Nepali or any other South Asian language preferred
• Knowledge of issues related to domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours which include some evenings and weekends
• Ability to handle crisis situations and provide crisis management
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Research on internet, etc)
• Leadership qualities and public speaking desirable
• A minimum of two-year commitment
• Team-oriented

Salary Range: $48,000 – 54,,000 with benefits, depending on experience and skills.

Raksha Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, case, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.