Paralegal I - Canton

COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SERVICES; Canton (OH); In loco; USD 39.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

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Generous benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Legal Aid Services seeks a Paralegal I to assist in a wide range of civil cases under the supervision of the Office Manager. You will support attorneys, help manage deadlines, and ensure clients in need receive high-quality legal services in a respectful, professional environment.

We value independence, strong organization, and good written and spoken communication. Spanish is highly desirable, and the role offers generous benefits and a collaborative workplace.

Competenze

• Independent worker with analytical and organizational skills, able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interest in and sensitivity to the legal needs of the poor and motivation to improve their condition.
• Ability to represent Community Legal Aid and advocate its mission.
• Professional attitude with interpersonal skills, dependability and teamwork.
• Spanish language ability is highly desirable.

Mansioni

• Assist in a wide variety of civil cases under supervision.
• Provide support to attorneys and office staff.
• Manage deadlines and document case files.
• Serve clients with professionalism and sensitivity to those in need.

Conoscenze

Independent work

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Spanish language (desirable)

Communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

The Paralegal I will, under the supervision of the Office Manager, assist in the provision of comprehensive, high quality legal services to eligible clients in civil cases in accordance with organizational policies and the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct. The Paralegal I will be called upon to provide support in a wide variety of civil cases. The Paralegal I will also perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Paralegal I

• Independent worker with excellent analytical and organizational skills who can think systemically, who has the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, and who can plan projects, manage their execution, and document results.
• Demonstrated interest in and sensitivity to the legal needs of the poor as well as motivation to improve the condition of the poor.
• Ability to represent Community Legal Aid and to advocate for its mission.
• Professional attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, dependability and a high desire to contribute to an effective and collaborative work environment.
• Professional demeanor, ability to relate to people in crisis and to low income people, and desire to go the extra mile to ensure that our clients are well served.
• First rate oral and written skills.
• Thorough working knowledge of all computer programs and office machines used by the firm and ability to learn new programs and machines as required.
• Notary public or ability to become one immediately following hiring.
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable

Community Legal Aid Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $42,800+ D.O.E. Excellent working conditions plus generous benefits package.