Temporary Paralegal- Housing Law Program

About the role

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc., a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to people living with low income/low opportunity, seeks a full-time temporary Paralegal to work in its Housing Law Program. This program assists families and individuals facing eviction, loss of housing assistance, poor living conditions, discrimination and other housing issues.

LSEM advances justice through legal representation, education, and supportive services. We partner with the community to improve lives, promote fairness and create opportunities for those in need. Since 1956, LSEM has provided high-quality civil legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people in 21 counties in Missouri. We accomplish our mission through systemic advocacy/impact litigation and individual case work in a wide range of substantive civil areas which are in our priorities, e.g., family law for victims of domestic violence, prevention of homelessness/housing, health, public benefits, consumer, education, disability, community economic development, and immigration. As part of our community education/outreach efforts, LSEM works with over 150 agencies and participates in over 35 task forces/coalitions. LSEM also has a vibrant Volunteer Lawyers Program.

At Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, we embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages, and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We seek to hire individuals from a variety of backgrounds, who are professional, collaborative, and creative thinkers with a passion for our mission, and create an environment where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will make employment decisions based on merit.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a source of client information, support, and advocacy.
• Performing word processing, including client correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
• Monitoring cases and conducting fact investigation and document gathering.
• Providing clients with community resource referrals as needed.
• Participating in community outreach and events and creating outreach materials.
• Entering and verifying data in case management system.
• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files.
• Providing litigation support e.g., court filings, preparing exhibits and trial materials, attending court proceedings.
• Assisting interns, externs, and volunteers when needed.
• Maintaining office manuals, equipment, records, files, and databases.
• Communicating effectively with clients, attorneys, staff, and outside parties.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.90 - $31.35 per hour. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate will be determined by years of relevant experience.

Benefits

This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.

Schedule

Full-time temporary position from 10/01/26 – 01/31/27.