PARALEGAL ADVOCATE

Full-time

No

# Paralegal Advocate at Organization
Organization is seeking an experienced Paralegal Advocate to join our Family Support and Health Care Program staff. The Paralegal Advocate will assist low-income individuals understand and access their public benefits, provide outreach and community legal education, participate in community events, give legal advice under the supervision of a licensed attorney, and more.

## Responsibilities
* Work closely with a diverse array of individuals, including lawyers, clients, government agencies and community partners;
* Develop a strong working knowledge of public benefits and other community resources available for low-income individuals;
* Screen and interview individuals for assistance, review client eligibility and determine whether cases meet case acceptance criteria in a timely and prompt manner;
* Provide legal advice (under the supervision of a licensed attorney), counseling or other brief services during intake interviews;
* Assist attorneys in specific cases including contact with client, interviewing witnesses, case investigation, legal research, record requests, and drafting legal documents;
* Provide direct assistance to clients in individual administrative cases in which direct paralegal representation is permitted;
* Coordinate with government agencies and community partners to ensure proper benefits and care provided;
* Lead efforts to keep referral agencies and points of contact information current;
* Work with community partners to ensure staff is trained on referral procedures to and from our agency;
* Provide valuable feedback on the intake process and procedures and assist with necessary updates;
* Conduct outreach in the community to inform potential clients of our work.

## Knowledge and Skill Requirements
* A bachelor’s degree, or associate degree and equivalent experience
* Paralegal certification or equivalent experience
* Demonstrated commitment and, experience and/or desire to work with diverse low-income populations
* Assess client’s needs quickly and accurately
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Adaptability, self-motivated and dependable
* Exceptional organizational skills
* Entering data and tracking information in electronic formats
* Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
* Commitment to the Advocacy Center’s mission and vision
* Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.

## Work Schedule
Organization supports a hybrid work schedule with core work hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

## Salary and Benefits
This position is a full time, salary, non-exempt position. The annual salary range begins at $39,600 and may vary depending upon experience and skills. Organization offers a generous leave and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of General Leave, 12 paid holidays, and 100% employer-paid professional liability.

## Reasonable Accommodation
Organization is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, it is the policy of the Advocacy Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Julia Lanham at .

## Equal Opportunity Employer
Organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

## Apply
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to . Please note the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Organization is currently seeking an experienced Paralegal Advocate to join our Family Support and Health Care Program staff. The Paralegal Advocate will assist low-income individuals understand and access their public benefits, provide outreach and community legal education, participate in community events, give legal advice under the supervision of a licensed attorney, and more.

## Responsibilities
* Work closely with a diverse array of individuals, including lawyers, clients, government agencies and community partners;
* Develop a strong working knowledge of public benefits and other community resources available for low-income individuals;
* Screen and interview individuals for assistance, review client eligibility and determine whether cases meet case acceptance criteria in a timely and prompt manner;
* Provide legal advice (under the supervision of a licensed attorney), counseling or other brief services during intake interviews;
* Assist attorneys in specific cases including contact with client, interviewing witnesses, case investigation, legal research, record requests, and drafting legal documents;
* Provide direct assistance to clients in individual administrative cases in which direct paralegal representation is permitted;
* Coordinate with government agencies and community partners to ensure proper benefits and care provided;
* Lead efforts to keep referral agencies and points of contact information current;
* Work with community partners to ensure staff is trained on referral procedures to and from our agency;
* Provide valuable feedback on the intake process and procedures and assist with necessary updates;

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of General Leave, 12 paid holidays, and 100% employer-paid professional liability

English

Assess client’s needs quickly and accurately, Excellent oral and writen communica�on skills, Adaptability, self-mo�vated and dependable, Excep�onal organiza�onal skills, Entering data and tracking informa�on in electronic formats, Microso� Office Suite proficiency, Commitment to the Advocacy Center’s mission and vision, Spanish proficiency

Bachelor’s degree, or associate degree and equivalent experience, Paralegal cer�fica�on or equivalent experience, Demonstrated commitment and, experience and/or desire to work with diverse low-income popula�ons

Applicants should send a resume and cover leter to . Please note the posi?on for which you are applying in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree, or associate degree and equivalent experience, Paralegal cer?fica?on or equivalent experience, Demonstrated commitment and, experience and/or desire to work with diverse low-income popula?ons

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