Litigation Support Paralegal
About The Position
Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Neighborhood Development (LAND) Office is seeking a litigation paralegal to assist our team in representing nonprofit and community organizations working to improve their neighborhoods. The team brings lawsuits on behalf of community groups to gain control of vacant, run-down homes or compel owners to repair them, helps neighborhoods navigate zoning disputes, and partners with City Codes Enforcement and other city initiatives, like the Green Impact Zone, to address problem properties. In this role, you'll support attorneys on property research, case preparation, and community outreach in some of Kansas City's most impactful neighborhood work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies
- Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and practices and legal research techniques
- Familiar with local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Relevant computer software knowledge and experience
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with staff attorneys and collaborate with support staff
Nice To Haves
- Experience with real estate transactions or property title issues
- Experience in a legal, nonprofit, or social services setting
- Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly Spanish
- Familiarity with case management systems or legal technology platforms
Responsibilities
- Perform all responsibilities required to assist attorneys in the completion of cases or assignments, including:
- Screen and interview clients, including representatives of neighborhood associations and community organizations.
- Implement procedures to maintain adequate legal records.
- Assist attorneys with research and preparation of legal documents, including pleadings in abandoned housing and property-related litigation.
- Perform property title research, property code violation research, and property tax research.
- Perform inspection, investigation, and discovery under attorney supervision in preparation for trial, including site visits to document property conditions.
- Perform outreach to neighborhood groups and community partners.
- Administer special programs providing advocacy training or services to community organizations, as allowed by law.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
- Health Savings Accounts
- Paid CLE and Bar Dues
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Travel and parking reimbursement
- 401k and up to 3.5% employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
