Job Summary
The Legal Support Specialist delivers substantive paralegal and administrative support to the legal department while working under attorney supervision. The role helps advance legal matters through research, document preparation, case-file oversight, and communication with clients and courts. A commitment to civil rights and civil liberties is important.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research to support attorneys and case work.
- Prepare documents related to litigation.
- Organize, maintain, and manage case files.
- Coordinate with clients and courts on legal matters.
- Provide operational and paralegal support to the legal department under attorney direction.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or paralegal training.
- At least three years of experience in a legal environment.
- Strong organizational, research, and communication skills.
- Commitment to civil rights and civil liberties.
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
