Brief Description of Organization:
The Legal Aid Society provides civil legal assistance to indigent residents of Orange County.
Position Description:
The legal assistant will serve multiple family law staff attorneys in the Family Law Department by maintaining the attorneys’ calendars, communicating with new and established clients, composing correspondence, completing intake applications, data entry in case management software, faxing, filing, copying, scanning, and organizing electronic and hard copy files among other duties.
Benefits:
EXCELLENT benefits are worth substantial additional financial value.
Unmatched work-life balance: work in office 1 of 5 days per week
Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and dental benefits
Staff pay $0 health insurance premium costs for self, children, and spouses
Health savings account (up to $3,000 employer contribution)
Life insurance (paid by employer)
Long/Short term disability
403b investment plan
401a employer contribution with NO staff contribution
Mid-year salary adjustments to reward staff dedication
13 paid holidays (2026) and additional leave that quickly accrues
Leave carryover of up to 350 hours, based on seniority
LAS pays local bar association membership
Employee assistance program (paid by employer)
LAS office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). This hybrid position requires one day each week in-office, though some scheduling flexibility is required.
Special Skills/ Qualifications:
The position requires strong written and verbal skills; an ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; an ability to learn and work in a customized electronic case management system. Must have excellent grammar, writing, phone skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Prior law office experience and bilingual in English and Spanish or Creole preferred.
Ability to commute.
Required Background Check: This position requires a level 2 background check. Please visit the following link to read more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Application Process: Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Executive Assistant Mandy Silvestris, [email protected]
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