Paralegal

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The Paralegal will interview potential clients at the Laguna Pueblo about their need for a wide range of legal and tax services, using a specially designed legal wellness survey and income tax questionnaire. As part of this process, the Paralegal will complete a case intake for each client on NMLA’s LegalServer case management system. Clients seeking legal services will then be referred to an appropriate NMLA practice group or specialty unit for extended or brief service.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The Project will serve low-income Pueblo residents whose legal issues are related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority will be seeking help with 2019 income tax preparation in order to claim the individual Economic Impact Payment provided by the CARES Act. Others will need help with housing; consumer or income tax disputes; accessing public benefits; employment or wage theft problems; or domestic violence.

Other Information/Requirements: 

The successful applicant would be trained in all aspects of the Project by a Supervising Attorney and be an integral part of the Laguna Pueblo Pilot Project team. This is an opportunity to become familiar with the broad spectrum of NMLA’s work while serving a traditionally underserved community.

How to Apply: 

Send a current resume and a brief (one page maximum) letter of interest explaining why you think you are suited for the position to: [email protected].
Salary: DOE.
EEO Employer. Health insurance benefits available. This position is at will and available immediately through October 15, 2020.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a first-in, first-reviewed basis.
Please visit www.newmexicolegalaid.org for the full job ad.

Contact Information
Name: 
Chris Sanchez
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
(505) 768-6131
Email Address: 
[email protected]
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Oct 1 2020
Date to Remove: 
Oct 5 2020

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