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Legal Staff
Litigation - General (consumer)
Paralegal Duties: Responsible as assigned for conducting intake and investigating client issues, undertaking legal research, drafting documents, making community education presentations, and/or acting as an advocate as permitted by law, all under. Interview clients and enter appropriate information into the computerized case management system. As permitted by law where no license is required, provide legal assistance on behalf of clients in areas of expertise, including advice, informal advocacy or negotiation, and formal advocacy in allowable forums with minimal supervision. In substantive areas where a license is required and as directed or reviewed by a supervising or other licensed attorney, relay advice or other assistance to clients or facilitate the referral of clients to other legal services programs or other resources, including acting as liaison. Prepare legal documents and other correspondence as needed. Assist in training and/or cross-training of other staff members or volunteers. Attend training in relevant substantive and procedural law areas as set forth in an approved training plan or as directed by management. Conduct legal research and investigations on behalf of clients and provide assistance to other staff members as needed, including the preparation of summaries of findings and recommendations regarding assigned questions. Prepare reports as required by relevant funders, such as Title III area aging agencies. As needed, conduct home visits or see clients in nursing homes or other facilities when they are unable to travel to the office for service. Represent in a professional manner to community groups and civic organizations. Conduct community education programs for client groups on their rights, the services provided by the program, and other resources within the justice community. Attend Task Force and other program meetings, including serving on statewide committees and participating as needed in state planning. Promote the program’s efforts to involve the private bar in delivering services to eligible clients or providing other resources. Embrace and support overall mission and uphold all standards, policies, grant requirements, procedures and confidentiality guidelines.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills: able to work well with a wide range of people. Good organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules. Good follow through on projects and deliverables. Good analytical skills. Good problem-solving skills. Demonstrate resourcefulness and ability to take initiative in development and completion of projects. Strong sense of community service. Good proficiency in pc applications. Proficiency in case management system. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of the law and legal system.
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