Paralegal
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$ 70000 - 88000
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Job Description
For The People (FTP) works with prosecutors system leaders and community members to reduce the number of people serving excessive sentences. We lead the implementation of ProsecutorInitiated Resentencing a law that allows prosecuting agencies to reevaluate past sentences and facilitate prison release where further confinement is not in the interest of justice. We work with elected prosecutors to reevaluate past sentences and where it can be shown that a current sentence is no longer in the interest of justice we support the prosecuting agencies through the resentencing and prison release process For more information please visit .
About the Position
Based at FTPs Oakland office and reporting to the Managing Attorney the Paralegal provides critical support to the Legal Team in their resentencing and reentry/reunification work ensuring that key administrative tasks are completed accurately thoughtfully and in a timely manner.
Candidates who have experience within the criminal justice system or have been directly systemimpacted are encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Case Management and Review
- Support the Managing Attorney in their duties including calendaring project management and team communications.
- Works with data specialists and staff attorneys on data gathering and data snapshots for DA offices
- Handles all administrative updates to trackers spreadsheets RASCIs GANTTs etc.
- Facilitate Incarcerated Person (IP) engagements oversee and support the creation and mailing of engagement packets.
- Request information such as CDCR records medical records etc.
- Maintain active case records in Asana Monday and/or Salesforce by updating contemporaneous notes and alerting attorneys on critical information.
- Organize format and upload documents for case review.
- Review and summarize incoming supporting documents for active cases.
- Communicate with Support Networks when required to obtain information and/or provide updates.
- Translate (or coordinate translation of) documents into English or from English into another foreign language on an asneeded basis for attorney use and to communicate with IPs.
- Conduct Central File (CFile)/case review and highlevel case review triage to identify red flags to help prioritize deeper case review.
- Produce CFile summaries and onepagers as needed.
- Support fellows interns and volunteers during case review tasks and when preparing CFile summaries for active cases.
- Support safe datasharing practices between FTP Attorneys and District Attorney offices.
- Facilitate data collection and production surrounding Legal Team cases and provide annual release numbers and other metrics.
- Support the Legal Team with internal and external reporting.
- Support the Legal Team during periodic Strategic Planning efforts.
- Support the drafting of motions primarily formatting and completing the standard recurring information components..
- Otherwise support attorneys in the completion of their duties.
Correspondence Communication and Prison Mail Operation
- Receive review and respond to incoming active cases and correspondence related to Incarcerated Persons (IP) through US mail email or telephone.
- Review organize and upload incoming correspondence for active cases such as support documents letters etc. Update Box Asana Monday and/or Salesforce workspaces to track all incoming correspondence.
- Maintain protocols and standardized responses for prison correspondence and develop new ones as PIR expansion requires.
- Research and share resources with IPs and support networks.
- Work in conjunction with People & Workplace Coordinator to maintain an uptodate mail system and respond to IPs in accordance with the IP Communication Policy and FTP Standards of Communication.
- Manage consistent and effective communication with incarcerated persons through the Getting Out online platform and the use of our Zoom phone lines.
Database Training and Maintenance
- Assist with facilitating training for Legal Fellows and Interns on the ProsecutorInitiated Resentencing (PIR) process navigating Monday Box and Salesforce and maintain Legal Confidentiality Practices.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of Monday Asana and Box updates and functions.
- Provide necessary technical support to the Legal Team when building out new functions to support PIR expansion with established database systems.
- Maintain and organize an active database for relevant training and support resources.
- Provide oncall support for additional training needs.
- Work with the Managing Attorney to maintain team protocols for PIR review document storage practices and other areas as needed.
Reentry Outreach and Presentation Support
- Support the Legal Team and Reentry/Reunification Coordinator in preparing for releases by notifying all relevant FTP teams so that logistics can be organized.
- Facilitate CommunityRaised Case Engagement by conducting intakes reviewing cases and preparing requests for DA approval.
- Coordinate and schedule DA Presentations by sharing materials and communicating with DA offices surrounding administrative logistics.
- Support the organization and presentation of Resentencing Workshops for IPs and prison visits for FTP partners.
- Support expansion of Participatory Defense Hubs by serving as a PIR liaison assisting Participatory Defense Hubs in navigating case preparation.
- Facilitate training on case preparation within the community through Participatory Defense Hubs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- A driving passion for FTPs mission to reduce the number of people serving excessive sentences across the nation end institutional racism and restore human dignity to the incarcerated formerly incarcerated and all who are impacted by the criminal justice system.
- Selfstarter with a strong work ethic and ability to take initiative plan prioritize and advance projects and tasks through to completion.
- Strong attention to detail plus excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Paralegal certificate or other credential is preferred.
- Experience working as a Paralegal at a DA Office PD office law firm or nonprofit preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years working as a Paralegal is required.
- Ability to manage multiple parallel projects and competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Experience in effective project management.
- Excellent analytical critical thinking writing editing and verbal communication skills with experience compiling and producing reports guides training and other written collateral.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with a diverse group of people in a culturally competent manner across a wide range of sectors lifestyles and attitudes.
- Desire capacity and willingness to support/train/empower community partners and systemimpacted people.
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization which may require performing and supporting other tasks and projects for the organization and adjusting schedules to enable attending evening or weekend events and/or offsite meetings as well as rapid response to communications needs.
- A strong working proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint Google Docs and Drive Adobe Acrobat Box Salesforce Asana and Monday or equivalents and the ability to research identify and lead implementation of office procedures methods applicable software applications and other specialized applications related to the area of assignment.
- Effective meeting techniques and project management skills.
- Fluency in languages in addition to English is a plus.
Location
This position will be located in our Oakland California office. The Paralegal will be required to work primarily in the office to carry out necessary support functions of the organization. Occasionally the Paralegal may work remotely.
Benefits
- Competitive nonexempt salary commensurate with experience; annual compensation range of $70K$88K.
- 100 paid benefits package for the employee including medical dental vision disability life insurance holidays and paid time off.
- 25 paid hours for professional development/coaching.
- Option to enroll in our 403(b) retirement plan.
How To Apply
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Submit the information below at: resume;
Diversity Inclusion Justice and Equity Statement
FTP works every day to serve justice and that begins with our team. We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives creativity understanding and effectiveness so we are continuing to build a culture where difference is not only valued but sought after. We strive to create a team that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.
Request for Accommodations
and appropriate accommodations will be provided.
For The People is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wants our staff to reflect the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals including formerly incarcerated and/or systeminvolved individuals. We look at each applicants full experience and consider each applicant. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system and its impacts are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
