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Legal Staff
Paralegal The candidate will conduct research for attorneys. Attend meetings of staff. Support attorneys in their case work, as assigned. Participate in and assist with training programs and otherwise become familiar with legal and other issues affecting low-income people. Develop and maintain contact with other agencies, professionals, and the community in general regarding client needs. Assist with scheduling and appointments for clients and staff. Some travel outside the office is required from time to time. Maintain orderly client files, in both paper and electronic form. Assist with closing files in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality of all client information. Collect and enter data needed to meet grant reporting requirements. Give presentations to community members and to various agency staff. This may include developing outreach and training materials. The paralegal may perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have High school diploma. College degree or comparable experience is preferred. Experience in legal or human services field is desired. Ability to acquire knowledge of legal issues affecting low-income people in Wisconsin and the procedures and skills necessary to advocate on their behalf. Ability to acquire knowledge about various agencies and programs that provide services to lowincome people. Proven ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and effective manner. Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with clients, colleagues, and others. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe to prepare and to edit pleadings, forms, and correspondence. Experience with data entry and contemporaneous note taking. Experience or willingness to learn to work with empathy with vulnerable persons, individuals who are experiencing poverty, and persons experiencing trauma. Proven ability to handle and prioritize many pressing matters in various locations is needed. Ability to work with a database (electronic case management system) and Office 365 and other Microsoft products. Proficiency in web-based research and other web-based activities. Ability to travel occasionally. An ability to speak Spanish or another language that is spoken by a significant number of eligible clients, such as Hmong, is preferred.
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