Intake Paralegal (Fairfax)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is seeking a full-time Intake Paralegal to join our team in Fairfax, a hybrid position supporting housing law and eviction prevention. This role focuses on client intake and eligibility screening to connect low-income residents with civil legal assistance.

The position involves direct client communication, coordinating with public agencies, and providing general office support as part of a dedicated team serving the region’s low-income populations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates directly with clients.
• Conducts telephone and in-person intake and interfaces with the public to screen applicants for legal aid eligibility, including regular outreach at the Fairfax County Courthouse.
• Performs general office duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Description

Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is a large, high-volume legal aid organization in Virginia, with 45+ attorneys spanning seven offices. We help thousands of clients each year in civil legal matters, while cultivating relationships with community service organizations, local law firms, pro bono attorneys, and local bar associations, and other stakeholders to serve the region’s low-income and neediest populations.

We are seeking a full-time a full-time Intake Paralegal to join our dedicated team. This full-time paralegal position will provide customer service to legal aid applicants, with a strong commitment to equal justice and advocacy for low-income persons. This position will support housing law and eviction prevention matters. This is a hybrid position, based in our Fairfax office.

Essential Functions

• Communicates directly with clients.
• Conducts telephone and in-person intake and interfaces with the public to screen applicants for legal aid eligibility, including regular outreach at the Fairfax County Courthouse.
• Performs general office duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.