Paralegal - Community Revitalization Project

4 weeks ago

Amarillo, Texas, United States Legal Aid of Northwest Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing paraprofessional legal services to eligible clients and community groups in civil areas, including affordable fair housing, environmental justice, and community development and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist clients with attorney supervision in areas such as affordable fair housing, environmental justice, and community development and advocacy.
  • Provide paraprofessional legal services to eligible clients and community groups, including drafting pleadings, orders, discovery, letters, memos, and other written materials.
  • Conduct intake by answering and returning applicant and client calls, conducting initial client screening, referring clients who are ineligible for LANWT service to other resources or providers, and creating electronic and paper client files.
  • Investigate and develop cases and projects assigned, including conducting necessary interviews.
  • Develop a knowledge of, work with, and make referrals to social service agencies and other agencies that can help LANWT's clients.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, well-organized records and files regarding cases and projects assigned and calendaring events for staff.
  • Translate for clients who speak a different language than their advocate (if applicable).
  • Seek and accept supervision and guidance from supervising attorneys on cases and projects assigned.
  • Participate in in-house training programs and staff meetings and activities.
  • Report caseload statistics and other information regarding his/her activities and advocacy to the immediate supervisor, Director of Litigation and/or Deputy Director on a regular basis or as requested.
  • Travel to administrative agencies and elsewhere in connection with the above responsibilities.
  • Develop a working knowledge of the law commensurate with his/her level of experience in areas of principal concern to LANWT's clients.
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree and paralegal certification is preferred.
  • Two (2) years prior experience working as a paralegal preferred.
  • Prior experience working with the low-income community and or community organizing preferred.
  • Fluent in Spanish – both verbal and written is preferred.
  • Candidate must be detail oriented, efficient, organized and self-motivated.
  • Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to interact professionally and courteously with individuals at all levels.
  • Excellent computer skills with use of Microsoft products preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment while maintaining client confidentiality, integrity, and discretion in the performance of all duties.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Readiness to have a flexible work schedule, including commitments to evening and weekend hours.
  • Ability to engage in occasional travel throughout LANWT's service area.
Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, a retirement plan, health, dental, and life insurance.

Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and a list of professional references during the application process.

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

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