Paralegal/office manager job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one contract rural Paralegal II (job # ER2C 038-2021) for its East Texas, Central Texas and Gulf Coast Texas Branch Offices.

LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.

This is a one year Paralegal II position created to assist vulnerable populations facing eviction. This project will strengthen the community response for low income and income-unstable tenants

Summary of Responsibilities

The principle duties for these positions are to conduct intake, interview applicants and clients, give advice under supervision of an Attorney; to maintain an active caseload by advising Applicants; to enter data, write letters and handle applicant communications, open and close cases promptly complying with LSLA policies; to prepare reports requested by the Attorney to whom the individual is assigned; to create educational materials and make public presentations; to participate in agency and community office outreach efforts; to attend and/or coordinate clinics or other events; to recruit, train, and/or supervise lay volunteers; and to perform, other related duties as assigned. If bilingual, interprets and/or translates as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent and either two years experience in a legal setting with client contact or a certificate from an accredited paralegal program or a minimum of 2 years of college.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

These positions require good interviewing, assessment, problem solving, and negotiating skill as well as strong communication skill; demonstrate ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community; and knowledge of area community service providers and agencies. It also requires high degree of ethical and professional standards; ability to work under pressure; ability to use technology and a digital case management system; and client service orientation. Travel may be required. Bilingual is preferred.

Location :

Eviction Right to Counsel Project - East Texas, Central Texas and Gulf Coast Texas Branch Offices. The successful applicants must have reliable transportation in order to travel throughout the counties served by this office.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Paid Leave

Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

This fast-paced law office has an opportunity for a paralegal in its Kingston (Uptown/Stockade District) NY office & Poughkeepsie office. Employee will preferably have prior matrimonial/family law experience. Willing to consider an Associate Attorney for a small law office who has the right fit with the supervising attorney.

The candidate responsible for all ministerial tasks associated with managing a law practice, including, but not limited to, administrative support, answering phones, heavy client relations, computers, accounts receivables, time-keeping, billings and sales when opportunities present themselves. Calendar maintenance and filing papers with the new on-line court's e-filing system and tracking billable hours is of the utmost importance.

Candidate must be willing and able to work independently in the absence of the Principal Attorney, learning from the skills of a 25 year veteran Family/Matrimonial Principal lawyer. The firm also represents children clients in the County of Dutchess.

Preferably the candidate either has prior divorce/family law exposure or an interest in learning same. Although, will consider someone with other legal experience as well. PART-TIME WORKER MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR RIGHT CANDIDATE.

Candidate should be a hands-on problem solver, have a professional phone manner, have excellent client relations skills, have proficient computer skills, be detail oriented, be responsible, motivated and dedicated to your job. This position involves HEAVY client/court contact and caseload and candidate must be able to maintain client billings, accounts receivable by monitoring retainer accounts as well as maintaining daily time-keeping entries. This is a deadline driven position, therefore, multi-tasking capability is key.

Reliable transportation is a must. Candidate must have computer skills and be proficient in learning computer programs, filing papers on-line with the Court, and comfortable working on computers. Legal Research skills a plus.

This job is a perfect fit for an upbeat person, assisting in growing a law practice, while advancing both yourself and the law practice. Having a professional phone manner is a must. Pride in your work product is also very important as it will be a representation of the law firm.

One of the most important tasks of this job is managing daily-time keeping entries. This involves maintenance of client retainer accounts and COLLECTIONS.
Although the candidate will be interacting with clients, the client's privacy is paramount.

Knowledge of preparation of divorce and Family Court documents and having the ability to handle a legal case from beginning to end are always a plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience and market rates. But also IN LIEU OF MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS.

Schedule Monday to Friday (1 hour unpaid lunch)

This fast-paced law office has an opportunity for a paralegal in its Kingston (Uptown/Stockade District) NY office & Poughkeepsie office. Employee will preferably have prior matrimonial/family law experience. Willing to consider an Associate Attorney for a small law office who has the right fit with the supervising attorney.

The candidate responsible for all ministerial tasks associated with managing a law practice, including, but not limited to, administrative support, answering phones, heavy client relations, computers, accounts receivables, time-keeping, billings and sales when opportunities present themselves. Calendar maintenance and filing papers with the new on-line court's e-filing system and tracking billable hours is of the utmost importance.

Candidate must be willing and able to work independently in the absence of the Principal Attorney, learning from the skills of a 25 year veteran Family/Matrimonial Principal lawyer. The firm also represents children clients in the County of Dutchess.

Preferably the candidate either has prior divorce/family law exposure or an interest in learning same. Although, will consider someone with other legal experience as well. PART-TIME WORKER MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR RIGHT CANDIDATE.

Candidate should be a hands-on problem solver, have a professional phone manner, have excellent client relations skills, have proficient computer skills, be detail oriented, be responsible, motivated and dedicated to your job. This position involves HEAVY client/court contact and caseload and candidate must be able to maintain client billings, accounts receivable by monitoring retainer accounts as well as maintaining daily time-keeping entries. This is a deadline driven position, therefore, multi-tasking capability is key.

Reliable transportation is a must. Candidate must have computer skills and be proficient in learning computer programs, filing papers on-line with the Court, and comfortable working on computers. Legal Research skills a plus.

This job is a perfect fit for an upbeat person, assisting in growing a law practice, while advancing both yourself and the law practice. Having a professional phone manner is a must. Pride in your work product is also very important as it will be a representation of the law firm.

One of the most important tasks of this job is managing daily-time keeping entries. This involves maintenance of client retainer accounts and COLLECTIONS.
Although the candidate will be interacting with clients, the client's privacy is paramount.

Knowledge of preparation of divorce and Family Court documents and having the ability to handle a legal case from beginning to end are always a plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience and market rates. But also IN LIEU OF MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS.

Schedule Monday to Friday (1 hour unpaid lunch)