Paralegal - Housing Stability

3-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Paralegal - Housing Stability

**Organization:** New Mexico Legal Aid

**Location:** Statewide

**Job Type:** Full Time

**Compensation:** Depending upon experience

**Benefits:** Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana. NMLA is seeking an experienced paralegal for its Statewide Housing Stability program to assist with serving eligible clients threatened with loss of their housing, housing subsidies, as well as statewide clinics and outreach.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing litigation support, eviction prevention, and other housing-related services under the direction of the managing attorney. Additionally, the paralegal will be responsible for drafting pleadings, contacting clients, sending referrals to other support service agencies, engaging in outreach, and arranging and assisting with legal clinics.

**Requirements:**

- At least three years' experience as a Paralegal is preferred but will consider exceptionally well qualified entry level candidates
- Expertise in housing and statewide resources available to low-income persons
- Ability to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software
- Ability to effectively collaborate with staff located in multiple offices
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community served by NMLA
- Willingness to travel statewide
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Applicants will be subject to a background check. NMLA employees enjoy being unionized, a great work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous leave package. Pay is dependent upon experience.

To apply, please provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA by clicking here. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to .

**Deadline:** Until filled - Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

EEO Employer.

New Mexico Legal Aid is currently seeking an experienced Paralegal for its Statewide Housing Stability program. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the managing attorney in assisting with litigation support, eviction prevention, and other housing-related services.

**Responsibilities:**

- Process intakes
- Draft pleadings
- Contact clients
- Support attorneys in preparation for court
- Send referrals to other support service agencies
- Engage in outreach
- Arrange and assist with legal clinics

**Qualifications:**

- At least three years' experience as a Paralegal is preferred but will consider exceptionally well qualified entry level candidates
- Expertise in housing and statewide resources available to low-income persons
- Ability to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems
- Ability to effectively collaborate with staff located in multiple offices
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships
- Willingness to travel statewide
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

**Compensation and Benefits:**

- Pay is dependent upon experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous holiday and leave package

Applicants will be subject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and recognizes that persons with marks on their record may still be able to perform admirably.

To apply, please provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA by clicking here. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to .

**Deadline:** Until filled - Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

EEO Employer.

Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package

Spanish Proficiency (preferred)

Litigation Support, Eviction Prevention, Habitability, Reasonable Accommodations, Subsidized Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Outreach, Computer Technology, Remote Communications Systems, Written and Oral Communication Skills, Spanish Proficiency

Provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA by clicking here to apply. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to .

Qualification and Experience At least three years' experience as a Paralegal is preferred but will consider exceptionally well qualified entry level candidates.

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