Paralegal I
Qualifications
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BA or BS with legal Coursework OR completion of a paralegal program of paralegal program
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Legal support, paralegal or social services experience
Responsibilities
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In addition to paralegal support this position will also be responsible for administrative tasks and data entry that is required by our grant funders
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Handling intake sessions for new clients
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Employee accomplishes this responsibility by completing the following tasks
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Interview clients in person at TLC office and on the phone
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Gather relevant legal, income and demographic information
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Complete intake forms, statistics cards, case opening memos, client retainer agreements and releases, conduct conflicts checks
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Enter information into database
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Review cases with supervising attorney to develop action plan
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Providing negotiation, legal information, referrals and self-help support to individuals under direction of supervising attorney and in compliance with Rules of Professional Conduct
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Develop and maintain knowledge of landlord-tenant, and debtor-creditor law
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Inform clients of eviction procedures and timelines before an actual eviction might happen
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Provide relevant written materials, pro se forms, follow-up legal information and basic advice as requested by supervising attorney
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Consider how much the client is able to do for themselves
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Consult with supervising attorney whether law is violated by landlord and what governmental agencies should become involved
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Call/write to opposing parties who are not following proper procedures or with whom TLC wants to negotiate to resolve clients' legal problems and prevent litigation
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Call government agencies to report problems, get advice, make suggestions or gather additional information at clients' request
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Provide other relevant social & legal service referrals
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Assisting supervising attorney with litigation
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Draft legal papers (answers, motions, affidavits, settlements) for review by attorney
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Interview witnesses and draft declarations, gather and subpoena witnesses and evidence under supervision of staff attorney
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Attend trials and hearings as a runner for information gathering or communication with LAC office
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Organize client files, file documents, write closing letters and memos
Benefits
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Full-time position starting at $23 - $25.57/hr (D.O.E) with COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
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Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
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Generous PTO, paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations, 13 days of paid holidays, plus a personal holiday
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CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan
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Employee assistance program
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Lots of room for advancement