Paralegal - Bristol Office

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania•Bristol, PA

2d•$45,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) seeks a full-time Paralegal based in its Bristol office. LASP serves individuals with limited income, older adults, veterans, and domestic violence survivors in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The Paralegal works under the supervision and guidance of program attorneys and supports clients and attorneys across a range of legal matters, including housing, family law, domestic violence, consumer, employment, and public benefits. Staff currently work on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will perform in-office work, be able to work remotely as needed, and support in-person outreach throughout Bucks County. The Paralegal must be a team player willing to handle a variety of duties. The position is classified as salary/non-exempt, with a starting salary of $45,000, commensurate with experience. LASP offers benefits including a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, health insurance with 100% of premium costs provided, ancillary benefits, and leave provisions.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal or related experience and/or training.
Demonstrated proficiency with computer technology, including Microsoft products, particularly Word and Excel; email; record and timekeeping software; routine database activity; word processing; spreadsheets; and graphics.
Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to perform in-office work, work remotely as needed, and support in-person outreach throughout Bucks County.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language fluency.
Experience with case management systems and bankruptcy software, or the ability to learn these and other computer skills quickly.

Responsibilities

Interview prospective clients by phone or in person, investigate facts, and conduct legal research to help determine the level of service to provide.
Under the supervision of the Bristol Managing Attorney, provide advice and counsel, deliver brief services, obtain information through letters, email, and telephone calls, and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, petitions, affidavits, declarations, motions, memoranda, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
File documents in court.
Create and maintain case files in LASP’s computer case management system and complete administrative tasks, including entering case notes.
Organize information and use technical resources so information is accessible to applicants and clients and can be transferred to staff providing extended representation.
Assist attorneys with preparing witnesses, evidence, and exhibits for hearings and trials.
Attend eviction hearings, monitor court calendars, and review court dockets for supersedeas payments.
Maintain pro bono cases in LASP’s case management system and assist pro bono attorneys by organizing information and supporting clients.
Conduct outreach, clinics, community education, and workshops.
Maintain awareness of community resources that may help LASP’s client population.
Participate in team efforts to achieve office and program goals, including program-wide affinity groups and task forces.
Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements, assist with reports, and maintain detailed contemporaneous time records.
Develop skills and substantive knowledge through training, CLE, and other educational opportunities.
Help maintain a trauma-informed environment and stay current on developments in priority service areas.
Abide by applicable professional standards of ethics and practice.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.