Paralegal - Veterans Clinic

Duties

• Assist Veterans Clinic lawyers in representing veterans by preparing communications to clients, agencies, and courts, court and agency pleadings, forms, affidavit and statements, and records chronologies
• Assist Veterans Clinic lawyers in representing veterans by conducting research to analyze court rulings, agency decisions, and statutes, regulations, and instructions
• File forms, pleadings, and other submissions at applicable courts and agencies
• Prepare presentations on relevant legal issues and matters for use in class and outside of the Veterans Clinic
• Present to law students in the Veterans Clinic on veterans law matters and how lawyers work with paralegals
• Aid law students on veterans law cases being handled by the Clinic
• Perform other necessary paralegal duties as assigned by the Clinic Directory and Clinic attorneys

Requirements

• Shift 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some flexibility as approved by the Director of the Veterans Clinic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Paralegal certificate or experience as a practicing attorney is preferred

Benefits

As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Pay

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000 annually

Schedule

Shift 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some flexibility as approved by the Director of the Veterans Clinic