Paralegal - Housing Stability

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Paralegal - Housing Stability

**Organization** New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) is a statewide civil legal services provider to low-income New Mexicans. NMLA is committed to providing justice to those who otherwise would not have access to it.

**Job Title**: Paralegal – Housing Stability

**Location**: Statewide, with a preference for Albuquerque office

**Compensation**: Depending upon experience, a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

**Job Type**: Full Time

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

New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a Paralegal to join its Statewide Housing Stability program. This position will assist with serving eligible clients threatened with loss of their housing, housing subsidies, as well as statewide clinics and outreach.

**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**

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- Should have or quickly be able to develop expertise in housing and statewide resources available to low-income persons.
- 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.

Applicants will be subject to a background check. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and recognizes that persons with marks on their record may still be able to perform admirably.

**Benefits**

NMLA employees enjoy the following benefits:

- Being Unionized
- A great work environment
- Great benefits including generous leave package
- Competitive salary

For information about NMLA's generous benefits, salary scales and what it is like to work at NMLA click [here](/).

**Application**

To apply for this position, please 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 .

New Mexico Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package

Spanish (preferred)

Litigation Support, Eviction Prevention, Habitability, Reasonable Accommodations, Low Income Housing Tax Credit

Submit a current resume and a cover letter that explains interest in this position and the mission of NMLA by clicking here to apply or 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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