Paralegal

Dna-People's Legal Services • Flagstaff, AZ

299d • $36,994 - $46,625

About The Position

DNA - People's Legal Services (“DNA”) is committed to providing high quality legal services to persons living in poverty on the Navajo, Hopi and Jicarilla Apache Reservations, and in parts of Northern Arizona, Northwest New Mexico, and Southern Utah.

Requirements

• Minimum educational requirements are at least an associate's degree or a certificate of completion of a paralegal course of study from an accredited institution.
• One year of legal work experience.
• Must be comfortable working with clients.
• Proficient in court processes and handling of legal documents.
• Good writing skills, strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual in a language common to our service area is preferred.
• Applicants must have acceptable references.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in a language common to our service area.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Central Intake.
• Works closely with the Director of Central Intake and staff attorneys to gain knowledge of state, local, Tribal, and federal laws.
• Corresponds directly with new and existing clients via phone, email, and outreach efforts to screen client eligibility.
• Conducts client eligibility and substantive fact interviews.
• Drafts summaries of case facts and posture for attorney analysis.
• Organizes and schedules community meetings and outreach events.
• Prepares and maintains client files.
• Acts as a liaison and makes referrals to social services agencies, other legal aid organizations, and/or relevant bar associations.
• Types, proofreads, and cite-checks pleadings, correspondence, memoranda and other documents.
• Makes first drafts of simple pleadings and standard letters on her/his own.
• Takes part in office intake and case acceptance meetings.
• Ensures intake information is properly entered in computerized intake program.
• Keeps accurate records of time spent on each matter and supporting activities on which she or he is working.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree