Paralegal - Native American Program

Responsibilities

• Process intakes.
• Contact clients.
• Send referrals to other support service agencies.
• Draft pleadings and letters, including basic legal research.
• Calendar all hearings and scheduled events, file management support for NAP casework
• Support attorneys.
• Create litigation support materials, e.g. discovery requests and responses, trial notebooks, etc.
• Engage in outreach and participate in community education presentations.
• Draft wills and POAs as part of community workshops under supervision of an attorney.
• Support community legal workshops as a notary, when applicable
• The Paralegal may be required to:
• Conduct applicant intakes
• Collect client data,
• Provide litigation support

Requirements

• At least three years' experience as a Paralegal is preferred, but NAP will consider exceptionally well-qualified entry-level candidates.
• Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including web meeting and videoconferencing software.
• Familiar with electronic document tracking and Microsoft products.
• Ability to maintain confidential client information.
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks.
• Have skills to build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community served by NMLA-NAP
• Able to communicate successfully and respectfully with clients.

Qualifications

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