Legal Services Director jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Description

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civil law firm, seeks a self-motivated, outgoing Paralegal for the Dalton Regional Office. The successful candidate will assist staff attorneys in civil litigation cases in a variety of practice areas including family law, public benefits, housing, and other practice areas.

Responsibilities

· Represents eligible clients in administrative cases according to office priorities.

· Travels to senior centers to do community education lectures and interviews with seniors needing legal assistance.

· Participates in case acceptance meetings and staff meetings.

· Conducts intake phone interviews on public benefits, unemployment, Medicare, Medicaid, and social security cases.

· Counsels eligible clients under the direction of an attorney.

· Prepares effective written briefs as needed for client advocacy, under the supervision of an attorney.

· Develops good advocacy and administrative representation skills (including legal analysis, research, investigation, case development, and preparation)

· Acts as a substantive leader in the areas of social security, unemployment, Medicare, Medicaid, and public benefits.

· Keeps current on knowledge of office priorities, procedures, and GLSP/LSC regulations and priorities.

· Maintains effective case management and file organization

· Maintains basic knowledge of substantive law affecting administrative areas of practice and shares such information with other legal staff.

· Maintains a courteous and professional attitude toward other staff, clients, and community contacts, etc.

· Maintains a caseload of 25-50 cases.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

·Vehicle and valid driver’s license required for business-related travel

· Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Excellent computer skills and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office programs

· Demonstrated desire and capacity to serve low-income populations 

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Experience working in a law firm or nonprofit organization preferred 

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Proven ability to innovate and improve existing programs

· High School Graduate; some college preferred

· Ability to speak Spanish is preferred

 The starting salary is $34,250 but is dependent upon experience and qualifications: GLSP offers excellent fringe benefits. A statement of interest, resume and, a writing sample should be submitted to https://www.glsp.org/join-the-team/.  GLSP requires that all employees comply with our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. 

GLSP is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. GLSP values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply.  GLSP invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.