We have a limited number of remote positions available for paralegals and paralegal students. Currently, we are developing an interest list for our volunteer positions in our Intake and Assessment Unit. This is a call center environment. Intake volunteers perform intake interviews with applicants seeking to qualify for legal services.

Duties Include:

• Answering phones
• Critical thinking
• Establishing a legal fact pattern
• Effective note-taking
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with attorneys, co-workers, and clients
• Maintaining confidential client records
• Practicing patient and respectful communication with CLA SoCal’s diverse, low-income clientele; performing conflict checks
• Attending clinics and workshops and other trainings to understand and better serve the client community

Qualifications:

• Computer & typing skills are A MUST
• Bilingual (Spanish or Vietnamese) greatly desired
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Willingness to spend majority of time volunteering on phone with the public
• Paralegal or paralegal student
• 3+ months commitment
• ~12+ hours per week

To Apply:

1. Send resume/cover letter to our pro bono coordinator, Monica Mar, at volunteer@clsocal.org
2. Fill out the general volunteer application below
3. Please note that we are currently keeping an interest list for these volunteer positions and will contact you as new opportunities become available.

We have a great need for experienced volunteer attorneys in several legal areas (listed below). For attorneys interested in volunteering in a new area of law, we offer training and supervision and are working to develop additional virtual trainings and volunteer opportunities in response to changing community needs.

Currently, we have a need for volunteer attorneys in the following areas:

• Housing (unlawful detainer defense)
• Seniors Legal Assistance
• Public Benefits
• Unemployment Benefits
• Conservatorship
• Family Law
• Health Access

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed to practice law in California or awaiting bar exam results
• Desire to assist CLA SoCal’s diverse, low-income clients
• Ability to participate in training (if no prior experience in legal practice area selected)

To Apply:

1. Send resume/cover letter to our pro bono coordinator, Monica Mar, at volunteer@clsocal.org
2. Fill out the general volunteer application below

Vietnamese-speaking interpreter needed for assisting the needs of our intake and clinic services.  Volunteer should be proficient in written and spoken Vietnamese and English.

Qualifications:

• Proficient written and spoken Vietnamese and English
• Legal background a plus

To Apply:

1. Send resume/cover letter to our pro bono coordinator, Monica Mar, at volunteer@clsocal.org
2. Fill out the general volunteer application below