Paralegal & Veterans Outreach Coordinator

Salvation Army USA•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Paralegal and Veterans Outreach Coordinator will support the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic legal staff in case management and client services, while also coordinating the Veteran outreach needs in the community.

Requirements

Associates degree or higher in Paralegal studies or related field preferred OR a relevant paralegal certificate with 2+ years of legal experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and motivate others in varied situations
Ability to build effective working relationships
Must have highest standards of professionalism, integrity, excellence and diversity
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
Willingness to learn new software as needed Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
Must have and maintain a current valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)

Nice To Haves

Event coordination or non-profit experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist staff attorneys in preparing legal documents, filings and case files
Draft correspondence, pleadings and court forms under supervision
Schedule and coordinate client interviews, hearing and outreach clinics
Help maintain and organize electronic and physical case files
Perform legal research and summarize findings
Support legal intake process and communicate with clients regarding case status
Maintain case management database and ensure accuracy of data entry
Help maintain office operations and file management systems
Plan, organize and execute community outreach initiatives and legal clinics
Develop, implement and adjust the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic's outreach strategies
Maintain data on development and outreach activities
Establish partnerships with community organizations and maintain vendor contact
Assist with coordinating and organizing WBLAC's annual fundraiser
Assist in volunteer recruitment, training and recognition efforts
Provide administrative support for Clinic events and meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Care Benefits which include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Hearing
Flexible spending accounts
AFLAC
Voluntary life insurance benefits
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Pet Insurance
Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes:
Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately.