Paralegal

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS A paralegal certification from an accredited paralegal college and/or an undergraduate degree. Substantial experience in the legal profession may be considered in lieu of education or certification. QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must be at the expert-level skilled in the use of databases and/or legal document management systems, including but not limited to Legal Server and Excel.

This includes producing reports, report building, high level data manipulation, and excellent accuracy for data entry with high volume caseload. Applicants must type 60 wpm, have computer experience and skills (Word, Excel, databases), be able to work in person and online remotely in video and audio format, be able to manage their own workload, and speak in a clear and articulate manner. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity and awareness of the problems and issues related to the low-income community, including domestic violence.

They should have initiative, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a multi-cultural setting. Applicants must be able to handle a high volume of cases, clients, communications, and recordkeeping in a timely, efficient, professional, organized, and responsive manner. Applicant should demonstrate ability to provide training for staff, interns, and volunteers in the areas of databases, and legal document management systems, including but not limited to Legal Server, and Excel.

Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to train staff, interns, and volunteers in other SALA processes and procedures, including regarding general office procedures and processes for service delivery. Spanish-speaking is preferred, but not required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Interviewing and communicating with clients and volunteer attorneys, maintaining detailed notes in client files, entering daily timekeeping records, producing monthly/quarterly/annual data reports, and performing case/client intakes.

Regularly updating client case notes, evaluating cases for closure, closing cases following legal regulations. Keeping current on the state of the law and procedures within their areas of practice. Doing limited legal research and preparing and drafting documents as well as helping volunteers update pro per packets.

Participating in community legal education and outreach; this may include but is not limited to student intern training. Coordinating and hosting one-on-one legal clinics in person as well as remotely at SALA’s satellite offices, local courthouses, and libraries; communicating with clients and volunteer attorneys; scheduling clients and volunteer attorneys. Maintaining an organized list of clients, updating clinic calendar, scheduling clients for all clinics.

Providing support services to volunteer attorneys in these clinics, which includes pro se packet preparation, preparation of conflict of interest client lists, maintenance of the presentation materials including client and attorney forms and paperwork, attendance at all scheduled clinics/classes, entering all case documentation and notes on legal services given into the case management system contemporaneously, and producing reports; Assisting with annual VLP appreciation luncheon and other events as needed. Other duties as assigned by the VLP Director and Executive Director or his/her designees. COMPENSATION Salary range $32,005 – $55,609 depending on experience; up to five percent additional compensation to individuals fluent in Spanish.

Excellent benefits package including health insurance, disability insurance, and pension plan. Excellent work/life balance with thirty-five-hour workweeks and generous leave provisions. EOE SALA is committed to equal employment opportunities for all workers, regardless of race, gender, disability or other protected class status.

SALA is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and regulations. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. CONTACT Barbara Anderson Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. 2343 E.

Broadway Blvd, Suite 200; Tucson AZ 85719-6007 (520) 623-9465 / Fax: (520) 594-6554 Email: salahr@sazlegalaid.org DEADLINE Open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and three references.