Litigation Paralegal for LITC

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all responsibilities required to assist attorneys in the completion of cases or assignments, including: Conduct in-depth interviews with eligible applicants about their legal problems, completing full intake to gather the facts, documents, and details attorneys need to evaluate the case. Assist attorneys with research and preparation of legal documents, including pleadings and IRS forms. Prepare letters and correspondence to clients, ensuring appropriate form, style, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Maintain and organize client files and case-related documents in accordance with Legal Aid's records management protocols. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all responsibilities required to assist attorneys in the completion of cases or assignments, including: Conduct in-depth interviews with eligible applicants about their legal problems, completing full intake to gather the facts, documents, and details attorneys need to evaluate the case. Assist attorneys with research and preparation of legal documents, including pleadings and IRS forms. Prepare letters and correspondence to clients, ensuring appropriate form, style, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Maintain and organize client files and case-related documents in accordance with Legal Aid's records management protocols. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and practices and legal research techniques Familiar with local, state and federal laws and regulations Relevant computer software knowledge and experience Strong interpersonal skills to work with staff attorneys and collaborate with support staff

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working on federal tax matters

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The salary for this position starts at $51,750 on Legal Aid's formal salary scale. If the selected applicant is enrolled with agent status with the IRS, the starting salary for the position is $56,650. Placement above the starting point is based on years of relevant experience and internal equity. Employees who demonstrate fluency in a second language are eligible for an annual salary supplement of $3,600.? Legal Aid offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options Dental Plan Vision Plan Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care Health Savings Accounts Paid CLE and Bar Dues

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays