Paralegal - Intake, Referral, and Advice Unit
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for various legal issues. They are seeking a Paralegal for the Intake, Referral and Advice unit, primarily dealing with landlord-tenant issues and assisting staff attorneys with legal advice and client intakes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intakes
- Make referrals to NMLA practice groups
- Provide legal information to callers
- Assist staff attorneys assigned to the Intake Unit
- Collect client documents
- Provide advice and counsel under attorney supervision
- Prepare legal advice letters
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Paralegal experience is greatly preferred but we will consider exceptionally well-qualified entry-level candidates
- Passion for justice and strong commitment to helping NMLA better serve our client communities
- Can autonomously organize and handle a large volume of case work
- Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software
- Ability to effectively collaborate with staff in multiple offices
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships between the staff and the community served by NMLA
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Native American languages
- Paralegal experience working in a non-profit public service agency
- Previous experience with landlord-tenant, housing, and/or real estate law
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid BCBS medical, plus dental and vision for employees; generous contributions for dependents
- 3 weeks vacation time, 6 days personal time, plus sick pay and federal holidays off
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote – your choice!). This position may be eligible to work up to 100% remote.
- 37.5-hour work week
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Competitive salary
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