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Access To Justice Paralegal Fellow
Legal Aid Society. Assist unrepresented individuals navigating the civil justice system at courthouse-based self-help centers and Legal Aid offices .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates a commitment to community service and the ability to provide procedural guidance in legal matters while collaborating effectively with attorneys and volunteers. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and a keen interest in law and legal services delivery.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal AssistanceVolunteer CoordinationCommunity Service CommitmentTeam CollaborationProcedural Guidance
ATS Keywords
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Soft Skills
Good People SkillsInterest In Helping OthersGood Computer Skills
Industry Keywords
Civil Justice SystemSelf-Help CentersLegal AidDisadvantaged IndividualsOutreach And EducationAdministrative HearingsLegal Services Delivery
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist unrepresented individuals navigating the civil justice system at courthouse-based self-help centers and Legal Aid offices
- Work alongside private attorney volunteers at self-help centers
- Support center intake
- Provide procedural guidance on common legal issues
- Gain hands-on experience in legal services delivery and volunteer coordination
- Provide brief legal assistance to clients in Legal Aid offices under attorney supervision
- May represent clients in administrative hearings
- Participate in outreach and education
- Assist in developing self-help tools
- Work alongside and under the guidance of Legal Aid attorneys and paralegals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Recent graduate, professional considering a career change, or seasoned professional exploring a new career
- Good people skills
- Interest in helping others
- Good computer skills
- Interest in law
- Ability to excel working as part of a team
- Experience working with disadvantaged individuals and/or legal experience helpful but not required
- Commitment to serving the community
- Submit resume, cover letter, and professional references
Benefits
Comp & perks- Two medical insurance providers offering four plans, with free single coverage and employer contribution toward dependent premiums
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Life insurance (full-time only)
- Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance (full-time only)
- Free employee assistance plan, up to six sessions per year for household members
- 21 vacation days (pro-rated for part-time)
- 12 sick days (pro-rated for part-time)
- One personal day
- 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year)
- Hybrid work schedule may be available
- Professional nonprofit experience
- Hands-on legal education and experience
- Training provided
- National Service program participation