Posted on November 2, 2009

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Paralegal

Boat People SOS, Inc. (BPSOS) is a national community-based organization serving primarily Vietnamese-American refugees and immigrants with program ranging from community development to legal services. Through its 15 locations, BPSOS provides a web of services to support individuals, families, and communities. Boat People SOS, Inc. (BPSOS) seeks 2 paralegals to support and expand its legal assistance to survivors of Hurricane Ike. These are temporary positions for 1 year.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal, record and title research in support of project attorneys;
2. Assist in drafting legal documents, complaints, letters and contracts for attorneys;
3. Organizing and tracking cases;
4. Filing court documents
5. Coordinate with other Ike Disaster Relief staff for seamless client services

Goals:

1. Clients receive effective, quality service in a timely, professional manner; and
2. BPSOS is well-represented among public and private agencies;

Requirements:

1. Paralegal certification; will provide training for exceptional candidates
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Experience working with immigrant populations
4. English and Vietnamese fluency preferred; and
5. Bicultural background preferred.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to:

Boat People SOS
Human Resources
Fax: (703) 538-2191
E-mail: hr@bpsos.org

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site»

Job Type: Legal
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organizations