Paralegal - Housing Stability

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

**Paralegal - Housing Stability**

Organization 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.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Litigation Support
- Eviction prevention
- Habitability
- Reasonable accommodations
- Subsidized housing
- Low Income housing Tax Credit
- Other housing related work
- Designing statewide clinics and outreach programs

**Requirements**

- At least three years' experience as a Paralegal is preferred but will consider exceptionally well qualified entry level candidates.
- 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.

**Compensation**

Pay is dependent upon experience, with NMLA offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package.

**Application Process**

Applicants must provide 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 made through the NMLA website or emailed to . Applicants will be subject to a background check.

**Paralegal - Housing Stability**

Organization 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.

**Job Summary**

The Paralegal - Housing Stability position is responsible for providing assistance to the attorneys with litigations support, eviction prevention, habitability, reasonable accommodations, subsidized housing, low income housing tax credit, other housing related work and designing statewide clinics and outreach programs. The position is based in any of NMLA's statewide offices, with preference for the Albuquerque office.

**Job 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.
- 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.

**Compensation**

Pay is dependent upon experience, with NMLA offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and generous holiday and leave package.

**Application Process**

Applicants must provide 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 made through the NMLA website or emailed to . Applicants will be subject to a background check.

**Paralegal - Housing Stability at New Mexico Legal Aid**

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.

**Job Description**

The Paralegal - Housing Stability position is responsible for providing assistance to the attorneys with litigations support, eviction prevention, habitability, reasonable accommodations, subsidized housing, low income housing tax credit, other housing related work and designing statewide clinics and outreach programs. The position is based in any of NMLA's statewide offices, with preference for the Albuquerque office.

Under the direction of the managing attorney, the duties of the housing stability Paralegal will include:

- 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

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, Shared on-line workspaces, Web meeting and videoconferencing software, Collaboration, Written and oral communication skills, Multi-tasking, Spanish Language

Apply online or email resume and cover letter to

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

Legal