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| Job Openings at Bet Tzedek . . . | To submit a resume: E-mail resume and cover letter to humanresources@bettzedek.org |
Volunteer: read about volunteering at Bet Tzedek >> Available Jobs As of February 26, 2010:
Bet Tzedek Legal Services hires staff without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. |
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Time-Limited, St. Francis Medical Center Advocate (Paralegal) Bet Tzedek is currently searching for a Time-Limited, Paralegal Advocate (paralegal) to work exclusively with the St. Francis Medical Center community through the St. Francis Medical Center Health Benefits Resource Center. This position will conduct outreach and provide legal assistance and referrals to low-income individuals and their families. Working under attorney supervision, this position will work with St. Francis Medical Center on a regular basis to conduct intake and provide services in a wide range of legal matters including debtors’ rights, elder law and estate planning, advance directives for health care, conservatorships/guardianships, elder and dependent adult abuse, home equity fraud, kinship care, long term care planning, wills, housing rights, public benefits, in-home supportive services, and employment rights. This position offers a generous benefits package. Salary range: $35k to $48k depending on experience. Bet Tzedek Legal Services hires staff without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Conduct intake interviews onsite at St. Francis Medical Center to assess the needs of individuals and/or their families; participate in weekly case reviews, make recommendations regarding representation and follow-up in civil and administrative law matters; Represent clients, through oral and written advocacy, in administrative hearings; Under the supervision of an attorney, prepare wills and advance health care directives; Conduct community education and outreach presentations; Negotiate agreements on behalf of clients; Prepare weekly case status reports; Administrative case management, which includes, but is not limited to timely case opening, accurate case coding, timely and accurate entry of case time, and all other administrative duties as required by the St. Francis Medical Center and/or Bet Tzedek’s process. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, have the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and be able to work closely with staff attorneys and other advocates; Paralegal Certification Required; Paralegal I – Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; one to two years’ related experience and/or training; Paralegal II – Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; three years’ related experience and/or training. Language Skills Spanish Language skills required; Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and interpret general legal/business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence and other legal materials as required by position, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers and the general public. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and internet research; Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), WordPerfect, and Legal database software (PRIME, Lexis Automated Forms/HotDocs). In addition to the above, to be successful at this position, an individual should demonstrate and understanding and a personal expression of, and a commitment to, the following organizational core values: Leadership – Seek leadership through excellence in the work product, in the relationships with colleagues and others. Strives for open communication with all and seeks to show leadership through collaboration; Community – Deep understanding that integrity and respect are the only ways to truly reach people; continually explore ways to unite colleagues in the pursuit of social justice; Innovation – Demonstrate courage in action by not being afraid to be honest and open no matter what the topic; show creativity of thought and be curious about new and challenging ways to further our mission. Bet Tzedek is one of the nation’s premier poverty law centers. Each year we help thousands of low-income Angelenos of every racial and religious background achieve equal access to justice. Bet Tzedek has created and continues to refine unique programs that address the major problems confronting the more than two million Angelenos disenfranchised by poverty. With a staff of 65 and more than 1,000 volunteers, Bet Tzedek combines direct representation with outreach, education, and advocacy to secure the basic necessities of life, including employment, housing, healthcare, and public benefits. How To Apply Email resume, cover letter, and employment application to dlane@bettzedek.org.
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Bet Tzedek is currently searching for a Directing Attorney to be an integral part of the leadership team responsible for the day-to-day management and legal work performed by the program staff. This position will be responsible for the strategic growth of the program staff. Working closely with the VP and General Counsel, this position will work to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies to further the Organization’s advocate and impact litigation work. This position is exempt. This position offers a generous benefits package Salary commensurate with experience Bet Tzedek Legal Services hires staff without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Assist the VP and General Counsel with the supervision and coordination of the legal work of staff attorneys and paralegals, including reviewing and evaluating legal work, conducting case reviews, and making case assignments Conduct in-house litigation meetings to inform staff and volunteers of new developments on relevant law and procedures, and coordinate in-house trainings Co-Counsel litigation with staff and/or mentor staff and volunteers and will handle cases as assigned Work closely with law firm and in-house pro bono counsel to market Bet Tzedek volunteer opportunities and to craft signature and other special projects Work closely with VP and General Counsel to identify appropriate impact litigation opportunities The Directing Attorney is a member of the Leadership Team and will participate in program management including the hiring, evaluation and discipline of legal staff and the management of Bet Tzedek’s law library services and other litigation services Represent Bet Tzedek on local and statewide bar and other legal committees, as appropriate Experience Three (3) years related experience/practice of law; At least (1) year of poverty law experience in legal services strongly preferred Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, and be licensed to practice law in California, or be willing to be admitted to the California Bar Language Skills Spanish Language skills strongly preferred; Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and interpret general legal/business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence and other legal materials as required by position, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers and the general public. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and internet research; Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), WordPerfect, and Legal database software (PRIME, Lexis Automated Forms/HotDocs). Leadership – Seek leadership through excellence in the work product, in the relationships with colleagues and others. Strives for open communication with all and seeks to show leadership through collaboration Community – Deep understanding that integrity and respect are the only ways to truly reach people; continually explore ways to unite colleagues in the pursuit of social justice Innovation – Demonstrate courage in action by not being afraid to be honest and open no matter what the topic; show creativity of thought and be curious about new and challenging ways to further our mission How To Apply |
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Director of Litigation and Pro Bono Bet Tzedek is currently searching for a Director of Litigation and Pro Bono to work as an integral part of the leadership team responsible for the day-to-day management and legal work performed by the program staff. This position will be solely responsible for the strategic growth of the Organization’s Pro Bono Department. Working closely with the VP and General Counsel, the President/CEO, and the Board of Directors, this position will work to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies to further the organization’s pro bono and advocacy. This position is exempt. This position offers a generous benefits package. Salary range: $75k to $85k depending on experience Bet Tzedek Legal Services hires staff without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Assist the VP and General Counsel in staffing and managing the legal advocacy programs and providing adequate training and direction for personnel and volunteers Responsible for the direct supervision of the following positions and units: Pro Bono Staff Attorney, Volunteer Coordinator and the Holocaust Unit Develop, sustain, and expand relationships with law firms, corporations, bar associations, and the judiciary, including the design and implementation of pro bono projects Develop and implement procedures for monitoring and evaluating the performance of staff, volunteers, and project/program activities Manage the ongoing success and growth of emerging, established and signature pro bono programs and public policy initiatives Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization Continual improvement of internal legal and operational processes through education of the litigation managers on legal and operational issues impacting their units Ensure pro bono program compliance with all applicable laws and with restrictions imposed by all funding sources Partner with President/CEO and the VP and General Counsel, and perform additional duties as requested or assigned Experience Eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Public interest law experience desired Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, and be licensed to practice law in the state of California, or be willing to take all steps required to be admitted to the California Bar Language Skills Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and interpret general legal/business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence and other legal materials as required by position, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers and the general public. Spanish Language skills a plus Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and internet research; Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), WordPerfect, and Legal database software (PRIME, Lexis Automated Forms/HotDocs). Leadership – Seek leadership through excellence in the work product, in the relationships with colleagues and others. Strives for open communication with all and seeks to show leadership through collaboration Community – Deep understanding that integrity and respect are the only ways to truly reach people; continually explore ways to unite colleagues in the pursuit of social justice Innovation – Demonstrate courage in action by not being afraid to be honest and open no matter what the topic; show creativity of thought and be curious about new and challenging ways to further our mission How To Apply |
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Bet Tzedek is an affiliated agency of the United Way and The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.
Bet Tzedek gratefully acknowledges the support of The Archstone Foundation.
Legal services for Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.