Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm. This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases they are working on organized.

Responsibilities:

• Intake- initial interviews and in-depth screening of applicants for eligibility and services
• Follow-up investigations for eligible clients.
• Perform administrative and general clerical duties.
• Communicate legal advice and assistance to clients under the supervision of an attorney.
• Provide technical and research assistance and other such support to attorneys as approved by the Attorney in Charge or Supervising Attorney.
• Assist with preparation of rental applications, including compiling necessary documentation for services.
• Maintain both physical and electronic files in case management system for clients and applicants for services.
• Provide information concerning services available to the public.
• Provide referrals of eligible and ineligible clients to other organizations for assistance.
• Close files, which includes organizing and uploading appropriate documents to the case management system.
• Perform translation and interpretation, if bilingual Spanish.

Qualifications/Education:

• Associate degree, certification in paralegal studies, or equivalent years of experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

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