Rural Outreach Paralegal & Access Coordinator

Iowa Legal Aid; Council Bluffs (IA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Insurance & retirement

Job summary

Iowa Legal Aid is recruiting a Rural Outreach Project Coordinator/paralegal based in our Council Bluffs office to support outreach plans promoting legal clinics in southwest Iowa and expand access to justice in rural counties.

As part of the Revitalize Southwest Iowa Initiative, the coordinator will provide intake, litigation, and administrative support, travel regularly to counties served, and work under licensed attorneys to deliver essential legal services.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree required; paralegal studies preferred.
• Experience with case management or paralegal work.
• Knowledge of community resources; experience with rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate locations and events for rural outreach.
• Schedule, logistics for outreach events and tabling/presentations.
• Complete intake and eligibility screenings with potential clients (in person, by phone, or online).
• Develop new rural partnerships and maintain relationships with community organizations and agencies.
• Create a system to track community referrals and connect clients to resources.
• Provide administrative support for legal kiosk pilot project and staff attorneys.
• Perform tasks under the direction of a licensed attorney; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Community resources knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Iowa Legal Aid is recruiting a Rural Outreach Project Coordinator/paralegal based in our Council Bluffs office to support outreach plans promoting legal clinics in southwest Iowa and expand access to justice in rural counties.

As part of the Revitalize Southwest Iowa Initiative, the coordinator will provide intake, litigation, and administrative support, travel regularly to counties served, and work under licensed attorneys to deliver essential legal services.