Paralegal - Housing Stability

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

**Paralegal - Housing Stability**

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) is looking for a passionate and motivated paralegal to join their Statewide Housing Stability program. This position will work with attorneys to provide civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans on a variety of legal issues related to housing, including eviction prevention, habitability, reasonable accommodations, and subsidized housing.

**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

**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
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community served by NMLA
- Must be able to travel statewide
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

**Salary and Benefits:**

- Salary: DOE
- Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package
- NMLA is an EEO Employer

NMLA seeks highly motivated candidates who are passionate about justice and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities. To apply, please provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. 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.

Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package

Spanish (preferred)

Litigation Support, Eviction prevention, Habitability, Reasonable accommodations, Subsidized housing, Low Income housing Tax Credit

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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