Paralegal- Housing Law Program
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc•St. Louis, MO
•$43,400 - $65,200•Hybrid
About The Position
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc., a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to people living with low income/low opportunity, seeks a full-time Paralegal to work in its Housing Law Program. This program assists families and individuals facing eviction, loss of housing assistance, poor living conditions, discrimination and other housing issues.
Requirements
- High school education required; At least 2 years college education and some legal experience highly preferred
- Skilled at working collaboratively with others
- Must be energetic, committed to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s mission, and sensitive to the needs of the low-income, low-opportunity community
- Must take initiative, have sound judgment, and effectively organize time and tasks
- Must have strong communication skills, work ethic, flexibility and teamwork
- Must have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and able to quickly learn new IT systems, including case management software
- Must be willing to become a Missouri Notary
- Open to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission
Responsibilities
- Serving as a source of client information, support, and advocacy.
- Performing word processing, including client correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
- Monitoring cases and conducting fact investigation and document gathering.
- Providing clients with community resource referrals as needed.
- Participating in community outreach and events and creating outreach materials.
- Entering and verifying data in case management system.
- Opening, maintaining, and closing client files.
- Providing litigation support e.g., court filings, preparing exhibits and trial materials, attending court proceedings.
- Assisting interns, externs, and volunteers when needed.
- Maintaining office manuals, equipment, records, files, and databases.
- Communicating effectively with clients, attorneys, staff, and outside parties.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- generous time off policy (starting at 4 weeks per year)
- 11 paid holidays
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 401(a) retirement plan
- long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- employee assistance plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
