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SUMMARY
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (“LASP”) seeks a full-time Paralegal/Administrative Support person for the Centralized Telephone Intake Helpline. LASP serves low-income individuals from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties facing issues regarding housing, including landlord/tenant law and foreclosure, family law, protection from domestic violence, consumer, employment and public benefits. The Helpline is located in Norristown, but handles new client intake, advice and referrals from all four counties in LASP’s service area. The Paralegal/Administrative Support person must be a team player, willing to handle a multitude of duties as needed. The Paralegal/Administrative Support person must have the ability to analyze facts and legal issues quickly, provide sound legal advice, determine which cases should be referred for extended service and communicate effectively with applicants. The position also carries administrative responsibilities requiring strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills and experience with case management systems or an ability to quickly learn these and other computer skills. The Paralegal/Administrative Support person must have the capacity to work both remotely and in person in Norristown. The salary will be commensurate with experience and LASP’s personnel policy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
SUPERVISOR: Helpline Managing Attorney or other supervisor as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Associates or bachelor’s degree. At least 2 years’ experience as a paralegal or related experience and/or training. Demonstrated proficiency in computer technology, including Microsoft products (particularly Word, Outlook and Excel), record and timekeeping software, routine database activity, graphics, etc. Excellent communication, time management and organization skills. Spanish language fluency is desirable.
LASP is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.
TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter including the job title (Helpline Paralegal/Administrative Support Staff (PMAN8232021)) to Elise Wilson-Coles, Human Resources Manager at Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Position will remain open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $36,500.00 per year
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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
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Work Location: In person