Paralegal I
603 Legal Aid is dedicated to providing legal assistance to clients facing challenges. The Paralegal I will support attorneys in legal research, document drafting, and case management while ensuring high standards of legal professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in legal research, document drafting, and case preparation
- Conduct client intake and initial screenings as needed
- Prepare and organize case files and maintain records
- Provide limited legal information to clients under attorney supervision
- Coordinate as appropriate with 603LA staff on assessing client needs and identifying relevant services
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling, correspondence, and data entry
- Manage and contact clients to maintain client satisfaction
- Assist with grant implementation and reporting requirements as needed
- Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain understanding of legal issues impacting 603LA clients
- Develop and maintain appropriate level of grant compliance knowledge, including LSC regulations and others
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned or required
Skills
- Paralegal certificate or a degree in a related field (a degree may substitute for one year of experience)
- 0-2 years of relevant experience recommended
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage cases with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and general comfort with other computer and cloud-based systems
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with legal procedures and client confidentiality requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including clients, staff, board members, and external partners
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities
- Initiative, resourcefulness, and adaptability in a dynamic nonprofit environment
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong client-first work ethic
- Must be attentive to detail, work well under pressure, and have the ability to manage simultaneous and tight deadlines
- Commitment to the mission and values of legal aid and public interest law
- Good judgment, a sense of humor, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude
- Prior consumer law experience
- Spanish language or other language skills
Benefits
- Medical
- Retirement
- Life and disability
- Generous paid time off
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