BI-LINGUAL LEGAL ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is hiring a full-time bilingual legal assistant for its Bridgeport, CT office. Legal assistants provide support to attorneys as well as general support services for the office. CLS seeks applicants who want to use their skills to improve the lives of low-income people.
A legal assistant provides support to attorneys in a variety of ways, including:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applications from people with experience in or connections to low-income communities are especially welcome, though not required.
START: May 2022
APPLICATION: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to applications(at)ctlegal.org. CLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the position is filled. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) and “ Bridgeport Bilingual LA Application” as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: CLS is Connecticut’s largest non-profit law firm, providing free legal help to low-income people in areas including housing, consumer, elder, family law, public benefits, education, immigration, employment, and disability. With a staff of almost 70 in seven offices across Connecticut, CLS fights for equal justice and improved life opportunities for more than 12,000 people every year.
For more information about CLS, visit http://ctlegal.org.
Connecticut Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer and contractor. We proudly value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,877.00 - $72,485.00 per year
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Work Location: One location
Work authorization (Required)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
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