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Legal Staff Paralegal in Malden, MA

Housing Families Inc. Apr 11,2018 Aug 09,2016 Location Malden MA
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Public Interest

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Part-time Paralegal The candidate will conduct intakes for all clients requesting pro bono legal services. Will be available during regular office hours for clients seeking legal help. Determine which clients require legal representation, either from in-house attorneys or from the external panel of volunteer attorneys, which can be assisted by an advocate, and which should be referred to other resources. Make appropriate referrals for tri-city residents seeking legal assistance. Provide advocacy to clients when appropriate. Maintain records of clients and work done on each case for monthly reporting. Work with attorneys to coordinate daily program activities. Help develop and maintain contact with community resources relevant to client needs. Abide by Agency confidentiality policies. Participate in and making him/herself available for other projects as determined by funding sources and the Coordinating Attorney. Collects and regularly enters all required client contact and information into files.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have 1+ year of experience performing similar, related duties. Bachelor's degree preferred OR equivalent experience. Working knowledge of the impact of trauma and homelessness is preferred. Multi-lingual skills are a plus.

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