Paralegal - Public Benefits at Inland Counties Legal Services Inc. – Riverside, California

Job Title: Public Benefits Paralegal
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Practice Group Director
Supervises: N/A
Compensation: $24.00 - $42.00 Hourly DOE

Inland Counties Legal Services is seeking a Paralegal to join our Public Benefits Team. Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing legal services to low-income persons residing in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. ICLS targets services to seniors and those in the greatest social and economic need. Legal services are provided by attorneys, or paralegals under the direct supervision of an attorney. Levels of service include advice and counsel, limited action (includes negotiations and preparation of legal documents), as well as direct representation before administrative law and civil courts. ICLS provides legal assistance in a variety of areas of law. The eight practice groups are: Outreach, Consumer, Housing, Family Law, Immigration, Systemic and Impact, Health Law, and Public Benefits. Visit our website at www.inlandlegal.org for more information.

Overview of Position
Under the direct supervision of an attorney, the Public Benefits Paralegal assists in providing comprehensive legal services by performing specific legal functions on behalf of clients, including some advocacy as can be performed by a non-attorney. The Public Benefits Paralegal focuses on the application for and maintenance of low-income benefits for vulnerable individuals reliant upon such income for housing and living expenses.
Additionally, the Public Benefits Paralegal will assist with education cases and advocacy for children in need of educational supports and services throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Interview and counsel clients.
• Provide limited service to clients, interfacing with outside counsel, internal clients, and customers.
• Assist with conducting research, reviewing medical and education records, drafting and filing briefs and complaints, and advocating at administrative hearings under the supervision of an attorney or Practice Group Director.
• Work effectively as part of a team that includes attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and students.
• Regularly participate in clinics and community outreach projects.
• Create and maintain new matters in the case management system.
• Perform other related duties as required.