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Jobs

Contract Paralegal

EDC is seeking applicants to fill a contract Paralegal position, to work on an as-needed or on-call basis. The Paralegal supports the EDC attorneys in preparing and filing documents in state and federal litigation. Essential functions of the job include:

Litigation

  • Prepare legal pleadings for filing in local, state, and federal courts, including formatting and preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities
  • Provide attorneys with templates for legal pleadings that comply with local, state, and federal rules
  • Proofread documents for filing, including formatting, cite-checking, and blue-booking
  • Assist with compilation and proper formatting of exhibits
  • Ensure proper service of legal filings
  • Assist with discovery requests and response review
  • Assist with other legal document preparation tasks as needed

Education/Experience Requirements

  • Paralegal Certificate
  • Knowledge of proper legal citation
  • Expertise in local, state, and federal rules of court in California
  • Exceptional attention to detail

Compensation: $40/hour

To Apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Rachel Kondor at [email protected].

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Internships

We do not have any internships at this time. Please check back frequently for upcoming opportunities. Thank you for your interest.

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**Our Summer 2024 clerkship positions have been filled.

EDC hires law students for summer clerkships as well as externships during the regular school year.  Law clerks and externs are involved in substantive activities such as conducting legal research; drafting memos and pleadings; participating in client meetings, strategy discussions and negotiations; appearing before public agencies; and observing court arguments.  EDC attorneys involve students in every aspect of actual cases.

Desired Qualifications:
2L students with a background or interest in environmental law, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest work.

Application:  Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and a list of three references to Venessa Hutchins, Office Manager & Event Coordinator at: [email protected].

This position can work out of EDC’s Santa Barbara office, but remote candidates will be considered.  Stipend and/or housing assistance may be available.

Deadlines:
Our Summer 2024 clerkship positions have been filled.

Applications for semester-length externships are accepted at any time and will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

EDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture. We believe that a diverse workforce that includes historically marginalized and excluded groups of people improves our ability to assist our clients; enhances intellectual engagement; inspires innovation and creativity; and promotes critical thinking and solution-finding. EDC is devoted to hiring a diverse team of qualified people with respect to gender identity (including gender expression), race, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, and other factors. EDC will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified people with disabilities.

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