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Paralegal - Housing and Appeals

Híbrido, El trabajo se debe realizar en o cerca de Boston, MA
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  • Descripción

    Tipo de contrato:
    A Tiempo Completo
    Educación:
    Licenciatura
    Salario:
    USD $53.575 / year
    Área de Impacto:
    Asistencia Legal, Personas sin Hogar, Asuntos Urbanos, Pobreza, Protección al Consumidor, Voluntariado

    Descripción

    To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

    Please visit the following website to apply: https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/paralegal-housing-and-appeals

    POSITION: Paralegal - Housing and Appeals

    DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM with one unpaid hour for lunch

    REPORTS TO: Supervising Attorney, Housing and Appeals

    SALARY: $53,575

    LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square, Floor 2, Boston, MA 02110*

    * Hybrid- This position is currently hybrid, necessitating in person office attendance for 2 days weekly

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    The Housing and Appeals unit paralegal supports our busy team working on multiple legal projects, including legal clinics and Call Center support. The paralegal will manage both legal and administrative functions of these units, including meeting and following up with staff and clients, communicating with other members of the team internally and externally, providing support to the call center on a rotating basis, and other duties as necessary to carry out the mission of the organization.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE:

    • Completion of bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification program

    PREFERRED EDUCATION/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE

    • Bilingual

    REQUIRED MENTAL/PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

    • Heavy use of computer programs and applications
    • Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and by computer
    • Ability to travel to various locations in Greater Boston
    • Strong oral and written communication skills in English
    • Ability to collect and present information
    • Careful attention to detail
    • Reliable and organized
    • Customer service-oriented
    • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
    • Compassionate and able to work with low-income populations and be sensitive to their legal needs and socioeconomic status
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Zoom
    • Ability to be flexible and work independently
    • Ability to navigate through the Internet, research, and locate and interpret information
    • Able to learn new computer software and systems quickly

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

    • Develop a deep understanding of the organization’s programs and projects and substantive areas of law, especially those substantive areas of law in which you will be assisting clients
    • Handle day-to-day case management administrative functions
    • Attend weekly legal clinics and case review meetings
    • Transcribe/document case updates and next action steps during meetings for cases
    • Provide intake support at the call center twice per month.
    • Attend weekly meetings and transcribe information discussed at legal unit meetings
    • Attend trainings as needed for professional development
    • Participate in other assigned projects, as needed, to continue the VLP mission

    Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the communities we serve.

    To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

    Please visit the following website to apply: https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/paralegal-housing-and-appeals

    POSITION: Paralegal - Housing and Appeals

    DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM with one unpaid hour for lunch

    REPORTS TO: Supervising Attorney, Housing and Appeals

    SALARY: $53,575

    LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square, Floor 2, Boston, MA 02110*

    * Hybrid- This position is currently hybrid, necessitating in person office attendance for 2 days weekly

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    The Housing and Appeals unit paralegal supports our busy team working on multiple legal projects, including legal clinics and Call Center support. The paralegal will manage both legal and administrative functions of these units, including meeting and following up with staff and clients, communicating with other members of the team internally and…

    Compensación

    • Paid time off
    • Dental insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Dental insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • 401(k)

    Ubicación

    Híbrido
    El trabajo se puede realizar en o cerca de Boston, MA
    Ubicación Asociada
    7 Winthrop Square floor 2, Boston, MA 02110, USA

    Cómo aplicar

    To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

    Please visit the following website to apply: https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/paralegal-housing-and-appeals

    To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

    Please visit the following website to…

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