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Public Interest
Legal Staff
Litigation - Public Interest
Paralegal The candidate will be responsible to provide uniform, high-quality service to client applicants and to support staff attorneys in the provision of legal services. Telephone intake of potential clients, identifying their legal problems and determining their eligibility for service. Assemble client information in documents or pleadings appropriate to the client’s case. Negotiate on behalf of eligible clients with landlords, government agencies, utility companies and others, as necessary. Represent clients at administrative hearings, including assembling evidence, interviewing and preparing witnesses, securing expert testimony, presenting evidence at the hearing, cross-examining opposing witnesses, and drafting memoranda of law. Conduct appeals as necessary. Assist LAS attorneys in preparation of cases as needed and as directed. Design and implement community legal education activities, including workshops, pamphlets, and presentations to groups in the community. Improve skills and knowledge of legal issues in his/her specialty area(s) by regularly reading legal material and participating in training events. Become familiar with and develop working relationship with social service agencies and governmental agencies which offer services to LAS-eligible clients. Maintain accurate and complete files. Prepare such reports and complete such forms as are required by program policies. Participate in program activities such as case reviews, unit meetings, and staff meetings. Participate in statewide activities, including coalitions and statewide training events. Perform other duties commensurate with the Paralegal duties outlined above at the direction of his/her immediate supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate must have demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents.Should have Bachelor or Paralegal degree or comparable education (law school course work or law degree) and/or comparable work experience. Skills to use office technologies, including case management software are required. Must have strong interviewing and client counseling skills and have a commitment to public interest work.
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