Paralegal - Housing Stability

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

until the position is filled.


**Paralegal - Housing Stability**

New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a Paralegal to join its Statewide Housing Stability program. The successful candidate will provide legal support to attorneys working on housing related issues and will be responsible for assisting with eviction prevention, habitability, reasonable accommodations, subsidized housing, low-income housing tax credits and other housing related work.

**Requirements**

- 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.

**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.

**Compensation & Benefits**

- Salary is dependent on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package.
- Unionized workplace.
- Great work environment.

**Application Process**

Applicants should submit a current resume and a cover letter that explains their interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Applications will not be considered unless both of these documents are received. Applications can be submitted online or emailed to . Applicants will be subject to a background check.

Deadline: Until filled - Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. NMLA is an EEO Employer.

Comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package

Spanish (Proficiency is a plus)

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

Qualification and Experience At least three years' experience as a Paralegal is preferred

Legal