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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