Paralegal - Doylestown Office (Non-Profit)

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania • Doylestown, PA

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) seeks a full-time Paralegal for its Doylestown Office. LASP serves individuals with limited income, older adults, veterans, and domestic violence survivors from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The organization addresses issues related to housing (landlord-tenant law and foreclosure), family law, protection from domestic violence, consumer rights, employment, and public benefits. The Doylestown Office specifically assists Bucks County residents with family law issues. The Paralegal is expected to be a team player, capable of handling a variety of duties as needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with case management systems and bankruptcy software, or the ability to quickly learn these and other computer skills, is desirable. Staff currently work on a hybrid basis, requiring in-office work, remote work as needed, and support for LASP’s in-person outreach efforts throughout Bucks County.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years' experience as a paralegal or related experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer technology, including Microsoft products (particularly Word and Excel), electronic mail, record and timekeeping software, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Excellent communication, time management and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language fluency is helpful.
• Experience with case management systems and bankruptcy software or an ability to quickly learn these and other computer skills is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing prospective clients by phone or in person, investigating facts, and conducting legal research to assist with determination of the level of service to be provided to the client.
• Under the supervision of the Doylestown Managing Attorney, providing advice and counsel to clients, conducting brief services to address client needs and obtaining information through letter writing, e-mail, and telephone calls; and preparing legal documents which may include pleadings and petitions, affidavits, declarations, motions, memoranda, briefs, discovery requests, and documents responsive to discovery requests.
• Filing documents in court.
• Creating and maintaining case files in LASP's computer case management system pursuant to LASP standards, completing administrative tasks including, but not limited to, entering notes into the case management system.
• Organizing information and using technical resources so that information necessary to assist applicants and clients is easy to access and can be transferred to other staff for extended representation.
• Assisting program attorneys in the preparation of witnesses, evidence, and exhibits for hearings and trials.
• Assisting the office in its effort to promote pro bono service by maintaining pro bono cases in LASP’s case management system and assisting pro bono attorneys by organizing information and supporting clients.
• Conducting outreach, clinics, community education, and workshops.
• Maintaining awareness of sources of community help for LASP’s client population.
• Engaging in LASP team efforts to achieve office and program goals, including participation in program-wide affinity groups and task forces.
• Ensuring compliance with requirements of grants and contracts which may provide funding for the position, assisting with contract and grant reports, and keeping detailed contemporaneous time records.
• Developing skills and substantive knowledge through training, CLE, and other educational opportunities.
• Assisting in maintaining a trauma informed environment, including staying current on developments in priority service areas.
• Abiding by all applicable professional standards of ethics and practice.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 401K retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Health insurance option in which 100% of premium costs are provided
• Ancillary benefits
• Generous leave provisions including paid holidays, floating holidays, personal leave, vacation, sick, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree