Bilingual Paralegal

Organization: Partners is a non-profit that passionately advocates for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, helping them rebuild their lives to be free from harm and fear. We are a team of advocates, staff, and volunteer lawyers, supporting survivors and their decisions with the tools and knowledge to help them speak their truths, secure justice, and rebuild their lives. We are committed to an inclusive culture and equitable actions, working with our communities to support equal access to justice and safety. Our culture is compassionate, collaborative, and mission driven.

Position: Partners seeks a caring, compassionate, and diligent individual to work closely with victims of domestic and sexual violence. The full-time, Bilingual Paralegal will work under the supervision of Partners' Senior Paralegal and attorneys. We currently have a hybrid work schedule with both in office/court and remote days each week. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Extensive work with clients to support our legal assistance programs
• Interpret for Spanish speaking clients, in the office and in court
• Translate Spanish evidence into English
• Answer miscellaneous calls/messages
• Perform detailed intakes with survivors of domestic and sexual violence
• Support staff attorneys in case preparation, evidence gathering, and client communications
• Build and maintain relationships through outreach and routine communications with our case referral sources, community organizations, and the judiciary
• Keep client database current
• Track cases for outcomes
• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Bilingual – fluent in English and Spanish
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Strong organizational, writing and interpersonal skills
• Facility with computers and software (Word, Excel, Access)
• Willingness to travel regularly to our office in Bloomfield and courthouses in Essex, Union, Middlesex, Hudson and Passaic Counties
• College graduate preferred
• Two years' work experience in an office environment preferred
• Experience in family law matters or working with traumatized individuals is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55, $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bloomfield, NJ 07003