Paralegal - Housing Stability

3-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

### Paralegal - Housing Stability
#### Overview
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) is seeking a 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.

#### Responsibilities
The Paralegal, under the direction of the managing attorney, will assist the attorneys with:
- Litigation Support
- Eviction prevention
- Habitability
- Reasonable accommodations
- Subsidized housing
- Low Income housing Tax Credit
- Other housing related work
- Designing statewide clinics and outreach programs

The duties of the housing stability Paralegal will include:
- Processing intakes
- Drafting pleadings
- Contacting clients
- Supporting attorneys in preparation for court
- Sending referrals to other support service agencies
- Engaging in outreach
- Arranging and assisting with legal clinics

#### Requirements
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- Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software
- Be able to effectively collaborate with staff located in multiple offices
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community served by NMLA
- This is a statewide position and the candidate must be able to regularly travel
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

#### Benefits
NMLA employees enjoy:
- Being Unionized
- A great work environment
- Great benefits including generous leave package
- Competitive salary

#### Salary
Pay is dependent upon experience. For information about NMLA's generous benefits, salary scales and what it is like to work at NMLA click here.

#### How to Apply


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

#### Conclusion
New Mexico Legal Aid is looking for a 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 Paralegal will assist the attorneys with litigation support, eviction prevention, habitability, reasonable accommodations, subsidized housing, low income housing tax credit, and other housing related work. The successful candidate will have at least three years' experience as a Paralegal or be an exceptionally well qualified entry level candidate. NMLA employees enjoy being Unionized, a great work environment, great benefits, and a competitive salary. Pay is dependent upon experience. For more information and to apply, please click here.

Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package

Spanish (plus)

Litigation Support, Eviction prevention, Habitability, Reasonable accommodations, Subsidized housing, Low Income housing Tax Credit, Computer technology, Remote communications systems, Collaboration, 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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