Paralegal
National Legal Aid & Defender Association · Washington, DC · 1 mo ago
LegalFull-time
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Supporting case development efforts by conducting plaintiff outreach and vetting, factual case research, and producing written explanatory materials as needed
- Providing litigation support to a team of attorneys, including formatting and preparing legal documents for filing; cite checking and proofreading legal motions and memoranda; reviewing materials produced in discovery; communicating with clients and co-counsel; and assisting with case management
- Serving as the primary administrative point person on matters to support the entire legal team
- Cooking up coordination of the organization’s public records requests, including drafting requests, tracking status and deadlines of requests and agency responses, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining electronic files of all related materials
- Updating the website and social media platforms
- Managing email and outreach lists
- Drafting and editing communications materials
- Managing the intake process by identifying individuals for potential representation; responding to intake questions and concerns appropriately, accurately, and timely; and screening individuals before they meet with attorneys