Legal Staff Paralegal in Rutherfordton, NC

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Rutherfordton, NC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Rutherfordton, NC

Legal Staff

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Legal Assistant/ Screener - Full-Time Position with Hybrid Remote Work Schedule

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant/ Screener at **Members Only**!
H2: Full-Time Position with Hybrid Remote Work Schedule

Organization: **Members Only**
Location: Western North Carolina (Asheville, Brevard, Burnsville, Hendersonville, Highlands-Cashiers, Marshall, Newland, Rutherfordton)
Salary Range: $40,533 - $58,666 annually, plus additional benefits and potential language skills bonus

Job Summary:
**Members Only** (PLS) is a non-profit legal aid agency serving low-income individuals in Western North Carolina. We are currently seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/ Screener to join our team. This role will work with our Housing, Consumer, and Community Economic Develop Teams and will have a hybrid remote work schedule.

Responsibilities:
- Screen clients for eligibility
- Prepare and edit legal documents
- Conduct client interviews with a trauma-informed approach
- Provide administrative and legal assistance 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
- Work with volunteers and the PLS Development Team
- Assist with disaster response work, if needed

Qualifications:
- Passion for and commitment to PLS' mission, values, and vision
- Valid driver's license
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 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 bonus
- Living Wage Certified Employer
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage
- 401k retirement plan
- Additional fringe benefits such as pet insurance, paid parental leave, and more

How to Apply:
To apply, submit your online application with resume and cover letter through our Career Center located at . In your cover letter, please include a statement about how your unique background and experiences will contribute to the diversity and cultural vitality of our staff and legal services practice.

**Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We also provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with our Human Resources department.