Paralegal Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies
• Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and practices and legal research techniques
• Familiar with local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Relevant computer software knowledge and experience
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with staff attorneys and collaborate with support staff

Nice To Haves

• Experience with consumer issues such as debt defense, bankruptcy, probate, and home foreclosures and loan modifications
• Experience in a legal, nonprofit, or social services setting
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly Spanish
• Familiarity with case management systems or legal technology platforms

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities required to assist attorneys in the completion of cases or assignments, including:
• Conduct in-depth interviews with eligible applicants about their legal problems, completing full intake to gather the facts, documents, and details attorneys need to evaluate the case.
• Assist attorneys with research and preparation of legal documents, including pleadings.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with third parties in a professional manner.
• Prepare letters and correspondence to clients and third parties, ensuring appropriate form, style, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Attend scheduled outreach events
• Maintain and organize client files and case-related documents in accordance with Legal Aid's records management protocols.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Travel and parking reimbursement
• 401k and up to 3.5% employer match