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Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia Apr 11,2018 Feb 26,2018 Location Washington DC
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Legal Staff

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Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Housing Law Unit The candidate in addition to providing general administrative and paralegal support to company’s housing law attorneys, the Legal Assistant/Paralegal also will provide on-site support for two of company’s signature projects: Court-Based Legal Services Project, which sites a legal services office in Landlord-Tenant Court to provide same-day representation in eviction cases, and Housing Right to Counsel Project, which seeks to reduce eviction of low-income tenants living in subsidized housing by significantly expanding their access to legal services. Responsibilities include performing basic clerical support, assisting in litigation, conducting investigations, meeting with clients, conducting initial applicant interviews and follow-ups, and working collaboratively and effectively with co-workers to ensure coverage of administrative and paralegal needs throughout Legal Aid’s offices. A successful candidate will want to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that often requires multi-tasking while at the same time maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Must have strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google applications (familiarity working with online databases helpful). Ability to speak Spanish, Amharic, or other language strongly desirable.

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