Legal Assistant

REPORTS TO: Pro Bono Legal Services Director
SUPERVISES: N/A
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, non-exempt
SCHEDULE: Up to 36 hours/week, based on contract funding
We accept and review applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by 8 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026. We will remove the position from our website once it is filled.
BENEFITS:
Medical/Vision Dental Insurance: The following individuals qualify for BMAC's group insurance plans:
Regular, full-time employees working 30-40 hours per week receive full benefits
Qualifying dependents: Spouse/legal domestic partner and any dependent children 26 years or younger
Life Insurance
Short/Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligibility begins in the first month after hire date. Vesting rules apply.
TextCare
Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees begin accruing PTO the first day of employment as detailed below
Employees with 0-5 Years of Service = accrue 0.0773 hours per hour worked
Employees with 5+ Years of Service = accrue 0.0899 hours per hour worked
Employees with 10+ Years of Service = accrue 0.1028 hours per hour worked
Flexible Time Off (FTO): Available based on regular work schedule.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays
Other Paid Leave
Bereavement Leave – up to 4 days to eligible employees
Jury Duty Leave – up to 4 weeks over any 1-year period
Workers Compensation: Comprehensive insurance provide
Optional Flexible Spending Account
Optional Life Flight Membership
Optional Aflac Benefits
JOB SUMMARY: The Legal Assistant will work directly with the Pro Bono Legal Services Director to coordinate civil legal aid assistance for eligible SSVF clients. The Legal Assistant must be able to network and maintain professional working relationships with local (and long-distance) attorneys. This position will be involved in internal BMAC program outreach for the purposes of coordinating legal aid services and making appropriate referrals for clients. The Legal Assistant will support client efforts directly in preparation for attorney consultations and organize logistics for legal clinics. The Legal Assistant will collaborate in the planning and implementation of program events. Travel will be required to assist clients and provide community outreach in a wide program delivery region.
The Legal Assistant must display a thorough understanding of client confidentiality and demonstrate the ability to follow confidentiality standards and policies accordingly. Additionally, it is vital that the Legal Assistant develops a thorough understanding of what constitutes giving legal advice and the boundaries associated with assisting program clients as a non-attorney.
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes, but is not limited to:
Assess referred BMAC SSVF program clients’ legal needs for barriers to housing attainment or housing stability.
Meet with clients in person or virtually to provide ongoing legal navigation by helping navigate legal resources, providing referrals, and giving brief explanations of documents and processes.
Prepare case summaries for attorney use when sending conflict check.
Interact with volunteer attorneys and court personnel in a professional manner regarding new and existing referrals.
Draft, prepare, organize, and review legal documents, including pleadings, declarations, correspondence, and other case-related materials
Maintain complete and accurate files and computer records while supporting the legal team in staying organized (particularly in HMIS, Legal Server, and CAP60, program client-tracking databases).
Under the direction of the Pro Bono Legal Services Director and participating attorneys, conduct legal research, prepare, organize, and maintain case-related documents and correspondence; and assist with case preparation.
Make oral or written presentations as requested for community outreach meetings or BMAC staff training regarding how to detect legal needs and specific BMAC Pro Bono Legal Services Program parameters and processes.
Monitor and record facilitation as necessary with clients, assigned legal service providers, and other parties to address any barriers to meeting client needs and identify effective strategies to remove those barriers.
Participate in weekly or as required case conferencing meetings with the SSVF program(s), including subcontractors.
Under the direction of the Director, understand and be able to facilitate required monitoring by the SSVF Director.
Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted for either education or work history.
Associates degree in Human Services or related field
One (1) year of work experience in a direct services coordination position.
Experience in legal office preferred.
Experience working with Veterans and/or serving low-income families preferred.
Bilingual/Bicultural – English/Spanish, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong commitment to BMAC’s mission of building thriving communities and to our values: hope, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and community.
Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively with diverse populations, including LGBTQ and people of color, as well as individuals of all ages and ability levels.
Excellent ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively with BMAC staff, program volunteers, Board members, court staff, and community partners.
A general knowledge of the civil legal system
Current understanding or willingness to learn legal ethics, including attorney conflict of interests, confidentiality, and obtaining appropriate releases of information.
Ability to be flexible when managing changing priorities and schedules, without compromising the quality of outcomes, ability to complete tasks, or uphold commitments.
Ability to initiate and respond to communication such as emails or letters promptly.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
Ability to compile and accurately input and organize data, information, and files.
Ability to learn/use HMIS, Legal Server, and CAP60 software systems.
Certifications
Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving reco

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No