Paralegal (Housing)

Job Description 

Title: Paralegal  (Housing)

Reports To: Director of Litigation 

FLSA: Non- Exempt 

The starting salary for a Paralegal (Housing) is $55,000-$80,000

Essential Functions:   

Paralegals provide supportive legal work to staff attorneys for their representation of eligible clients in all areas of poverty law. This work includes: 

• Providing needed support for staff attorneys or paraprofessionals in the area of housing court and housing law, as assigned 
• Providing backup for other paralegals, as needed, to help cover leaves and vacations 
• Conduct initial interviews of applicants to assist with determination of services 
• Maintains client relationships through frequent contact 
• Assists clients in preparing affidavits, expense lists, discovery responses and other information necessary to the case 
• Updates attorney and client with new information; 
• Drafts correspondence; drafts and files petitions, motions, affidavits, legal memoranda, discovery documents, settlement proposals, orders, and other pleadings; 
• Arranges for and monitors service of documents 
• Obtains settings for court hearings, maintains contact with court administration as necessary 
• Manages files including deadline tracking 
• Participate in clinics, outreach and legal education activities as directed by organization standards 
• Remain in compliance with timekeeping expectations, LSC standards for the provision of legal advice, federal regulations, and other policies 
• Reliable and timely attendance to complete all job duties  
• Special projects, as assigned

Qualifications:  

• College degree in relevant field or graduation from a paralegal program or significant, demonstrated experience in the essential functions of this position 
• Experience as a paralegal in a legal aid setting strongly preferred 
• Formal training or demonstrated ability to conduct accurate, efficient, and thorough legal research 
• Demonstrated strong legal writing skills 
• Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze and spot legal issues 
• Excellent professional judgment 
• Strong knowledge of legal processes and procedures 
• Ability to work independently and with others as part of the legal team 
• Clear communicator and good interpersonal skills 
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills 
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of eligible client groups with empathy and sensitivity 
• Technical aptitude and proficiency 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: 

• Hybrid/Remote with some community-based work 
• Occasional evening, weekend and early morning hours 
• Some travel required 

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Salary

• $55,000 - $80,000