Paralegal Position at Widener University

7 days ago

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Widener Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our team at Widener University's Delaware Law School. The successful candidate will provide support to our attorneys and health care partners in delivering high-quality civil legal services to families participating in evidence-based maternal and child health programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide timely warm hand offs to internal project staff and external partners to address clients' needs.
  • Closely support practicing attorneys in delivery of legal services primarily related to housing/utilities and public benefits, as well as some employment law, family law, and consumer law issues.
  • Interview clients and conduct factual investigations and preliminary assessments to better understand clients' legal needs and issues.
  • Under supervision of the attorney, represent clients in meetings and administrative hearings when appropriate.
  • Perform legal/administrative research and writing.
  • Draft correspondence and other documents under the supervision of an attorney.
  • Provide resource navigation support to clients as needed.
  • Manage and organize referral and client information using forms and an electronic legal case management system.
  • Assist with the collection, preparation, and presentation of data and analysis.
  • Become and remain well-informed regarding basic legal principles applicable to area(s) of practice, attending training conferences as needed or requested by supervising attorney(s).
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.
  • Must be willing to travel within the Philadelphia area as needed.
  • Sensitivity to the social and legal problems faced by families with low incomes in southeastern PA, including members of historically oppressed and marginalized groups.
  • Willingness and ability to perform duties in an interdisciplinary setting with public health partners.
  • Flexibility, including willingness to work in any of HELP: MLP's areas of practice as priorities may change based on clients' needs or funding.
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.
  • Familiarity and/or experience of the southeastern Pennsylvania legal network.
  • Familiarity and/or experience with multi-disciplinary teamwork.
  • Familiarity with the social services and community resources available in southeastern Pennsylvania and how to access them.
Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work in our Eddystone office as well as remote work from home.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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