Legal Assistant/ Screener - Disaster Recovery Opportunity at **Members Only**
- Full-time, hybrid remote work schedule: 3 days in office/field and 2 days remote
- Salary range: $40, to $58, annually depending on experience
- Position status: Full-time, non-exempt
- Location: Western North Carolina (WNC) - Asheville, Brevard, Burnsville, Cashiers, Hendersonville, Highlands, Marshall, Morganton, Newland, and Rutherfordton
- Requisition ID: 1118, posted 21 days ago
**Members Only** (PLS) is a community-based non-profit legal aid agency that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income people in WNC. With over 120 dedicated staff and 200 volunteer attorneys, PLS helps over 20,000 people per year with their basic needs, primarily in the areas of housing, public benefits, domestic violence prevention, health care, immigration, and consumer law.
PLS is seeking a Legal Assistant/ Screener to work alongside PLS Attorneys and the Mountain Area Volunteer Program to assist with WNC disaster recovery efforts. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about promoting justice and overcoming barriers facing low-income communities, and is a creative and zealous team player.
Responsibilities:
- Screen clients for eligibility and prepare and edit legal documents
- Conduct client interviews with a trauma-informed approach
- Provide general administrative and legal assistance support to attorneys
- Accompany clients to court proceedings as needed
- Travel within the PLS service area and to meetings or conferences in other parts of NC
- Adhere to program priorities and case handling policies, procedures, and standards of practice
- Work with volunteers and the PLS Development Team
- Assist with Hurricane Helene disaster response work as needed
Qualifications:
- Passion for and commitment to PLS' mission, values, and vision
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Associate degree/bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated commitment to values of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with teams and independently
- Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (additional skills in email marketing, graphic design, and communications are a plus)
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary ranges from $40,533 - $58,666 annually depending on experience
- Additional bilingual language skills may qualify for up to an additional $3k upon completing a language assessment test
- PLS is a Living Wage Certified Employer
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage available the 1st of the month following the start date
- PLS pays 100% of Employee and 50% of Dependent Cost for BCBS Medical and Dental coverage, and 50% of Employee Coverage Cost for BCBS Vision coverage
- PLS also offers Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage, Life Insurance Coverage, 401k Retirement Plan, Pet Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Company Holidays, 22 Paid Leave Days, Paid Sabbatical Leave for eligible staff, Employee Assistance Program, and a great work-life balance
- Click here to view the 2025 Benefits Guide
To Apply:
- Submit your online application with resume and cover letter through our Career Center located at
- PLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how their unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice
- **Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment
- PLS will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities, and prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with our Human Resources department.
