Paralegal

Job Responsibilities

Paralegals support the work of the attorneys, mitigation specialists, and investigators in a variety of ways.  Job responsibilities include assembling and tracking relevant case data and documents, preparing and filing legal documents, composing and mailing correspondence, and scheduling hearings, meetings, client visits, and more. SADO is an innovative environment and encourages creativity in core staff to improve our work for our clients. 

Qualifications

•             Must have paralegal or legal secretary experience;

•             Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite;

•             Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Excel;

•             Ability to learn and utilize new technology on an ongoing basis;

•             Ability to prioritize multiple client cases, deadlines, and demands;

•             Ability to organize, interpret, and synthesize large quantities of information; 

•             Flexible and creative thinking;

•             Ability to work as part of the defense team under the lead of the case attorneys and mitigation specialists, and maintain confidentiality;

•             Self-motivated, with the ability to handle constructive feedback;

•             Commitment to the inherent worth and dignity of clients;

•             Commitment to cultural humility and cultural competency;

•             A degree or certificate in paralegal studies is preferred.

To Apply

Submit a resume and a cover letter via email by March 9, 2025, to hr@sado.org and include “Job ID 2025-05” in the subject line.  Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered. 

The cover letter should address your commitment to working with incarcerated people and people convicted of crimes.