Intake Paralegal - Honolulu | Part Time
About The Position
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest non-profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our society. We are seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) intake paralegal to assist clients through Legal Aid's centralized hotline on online intake system which involves screening applicants for eligibility, completing online applications, providing legal information and advice under the supervision of attorneys, and providing referrals. The schedule is somewhat flexible, but applicants must be available at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience required
- Client or customer service experience preferred
- Some legal experience is preferred, but training will be provided
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse low-income and disadvantaged populations required
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner, required
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills required
- Humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency, a must
Nice To Haves
- Client or customer service experience preferred
- Some legal experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- assist clients through Legal Aid's centralized hotline on online intake system
- screening applicants for eligibility
- completing online applications
- providing legal information and advice under the supervision of attorneys
- providing referrals
Benefits
- Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- 401K plan with employer matching.
- Parental leave plan after one year of employment with 8 weeks of fully paid leave.
- Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
- Paid time off includes 7 hour of vacation and 4 hours of sick leave accrued each months, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
