Paralegal - Delaware Law School

1 week ago


Wilmington, Delaware, United States Widener Full time

Job Summary

Widener University is seeking a Paralegal to support its Health, Education, and Legal Assistance Project (HELP: MLP) at Delaware Law School. The Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and health care partners to provide high-quality civil legal services to families participating in evidence-based maternal and child health programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support to HELP: MLP attorneys and health care partners to deliver legal services to families in need.
  • Conduct factual investigations and preliminary assessments to identify clients' legal needs and issues.
  • Represent clients in meetings and administrative hearings under the supervision of an attorney.
  • Perform legal and administrative research and writing.
  • Manage and organize referral and client information using electronic legal case management systems.
  • Assist with data collection, preparation, and presentation.
  • Participate in local, state, and national coalitions and workgroups as needed.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of trainings and presentations.

Requirements

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to apply modern technology to performance of legal work and tasks.
  • Ability to manage confidential information and communication.
  • Willingness to travel within the Philadelphia area as needed.
  • Sensitivity to the social and legal problems faced by families with low incomes in southeastern PA.

Preferred Qualifications

  • College degree.
  • Spanish fluency strongly preferred.
  • Lived experience similar to clients served, including lived experience of poverty and/or participation in a maternal and child health home visiting program.
  • Paralegal certification or related work experience.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work in our Eddystone office as well as remote work from home. Widener University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.



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