Bilingual Paralegal & Front Desk (Intake)

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Incorporated; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,005 - 55,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Thirty-five-hour workweek

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. seeks a Paralegal/Receptionist for the Tucson Intake Unit. The role screens applicants for eligibility and assists with basic legal tasks under supervision of the Unit Managing Attorney and intake attorneys.

The position includes front-desk reception, answering calls, gathering client documents, maintaining notes, and supporting the legal work of the unit. Bilingual Spanish/English required; paralegal certification preferred.

Qualifications

• At least two years of paralegal or related field experience.
• Sensitivity to the problems of the low-income community; initiative and strong communication in diverse settings.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; familiarity with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility screening for services.
• Receive clients at the front desk and handle inquiries by phone and in person.
• Provide backup to receptionist and assist intake attorneys under supervision.
• Gather and organize client documents and maintain case notes; support unit operations.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Paralegal degree or certification

Job description

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. seeks a Paralegal/Receptionist for the Tucson Intake Unit. The role screens applicants for eligibility and assists with basic legal tasks under supervision of the Unit Managing Attorney and intake attorneys.

The position includes front-desk reception, answering calls, gathering client documents, maintaining notes, and supporting the legal work of the unit. Bilingual Spanish/English required; paralegal certification preferred.