Paralegal/legal Assistant - Phoenix, United States - Community Legal Services

Community Legal Services

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

ORGANIZATION:
Community Legal Services, Inc.

305 South Second Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85003

POSITION:
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT**
full time (housing)

WHO WE ARE:

Community Legal Services (CLS) is a team of highly motivated individuals, who provide legal assistance, advice or representation, self-help materials and legal education so people can know their rights.

We focus on helping survivors of domestic violence; assisting victims of consumer fraud and abuse, protecting tenants from unlawful/unfair practices by landlords, foreclosures, legal problems affecting agricultural workers, wage claims and other employment matters, and federal and state programs affecting people's health and economic stability.

We are dedicated to addressing economic, racial and other inequities by delivering legal services and education to vulnerable members of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate with related paralegal / legal secretary experience and/or graduate of a paralegal program.

Must have accurate word processing skills and ability to perform paralegal duties, including document preparation and data entry, and all other related functions.

The applicant should have a demonstrated interest in assisting persons with low incomes.

DUTIES:

Under the supervision of an attorney, conducts initial client interviews, including home visits when appropriate and requested by managing attorney; drafts legal documents, pleadings, and letters; conducts legal research and perform fact investigation to include public record searches; files pleadings; participates in outreach and educational activities throughout Maricopa County; represents clients in administrative proceedings; other duties as assigned.

SALARY:

Depending on experience; excellent benefits package, including 12 paid holidays; a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick and personal leave); health and dental insurance (95% employee - 70% dependents), disability insurance, educational loan assistance, 401k pension plan, possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, compensation for bilingual (Spanish fluency) ability, and more.

TO APPLY:
Send resume and cover letter to Lilly Paniagua-Human Resources Administrator

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

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COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER._

Ability to Relocate: