Position Description: We are seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Homeless Legal Rights Unit. The paralegal will assist attorneys and take primary responsibility for case files, acting with a substantial degree of independence and responsibility.
Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze and draft legal documents
- Proficient with technology
- Tracking deadlines
- Overseeing administrative tasks such as filing, scheduling, and answering calls
- Ability to prepare and maintain comprehensive spreadsheets
- Ability to perform legal research using online/electronic databases
- Experience serving low-income communities preferred but not required
- Demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve
- Ability to prioritize work activities
- Willingness to accept directions from Supervising Attorney and other team members
- Spirit of teamwork and cooperation
- Dependable work record, including prompt and regular availability
- Good written and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry-level, will train
- Certification in paralegal studies is a plus
- Ability to speak more than one language is a plus
Salary and Benefits: This exempt, full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $44,000 to $50,000, commensurate with experience. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher based on years of experience.
The client provides a generous benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance (for the employee), retirement, 13 paid holidays, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, promoting a good work-life balance.