Legal Aid of Nebraska ยท 13 hours ago
Litigation Paralegal
Lincoln,NE,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expLegal Aid of Nebraska is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide support to a collaborative project with local community centers. This role involves litigation support to attorneys, including data compilation, client interviews, drafting legal documents, and maintaining communication with clients and community partners.
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Responsibilities
Communicates either orally or in writing with management, members of the firm, partners in statewide network, non-profit community centers, clients, and the public
Provides support in Legal Aid's Access to Justice Center
Applies computer skills and data entry, using firm systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Pika
Provides litigation assistance to the attorneys, acting as a liaison between clients or opposing counsel and Legal Aid attorneys
Interviews clients and witnesses to obtain necessary case-specific information
Relays the legal facts and advice given by an attorney to the client, following up with written materials
Drafts, proofs and/or edits legal documents and correspondence
May notarize legal documents, if necessary
Maintains general office support and administration
Assists in implementing Legal Aid's Mission Statement, goals and priorities, including helping clients to become self-sufficient
Complies with Legal Aid policies, procedures, and Mission Statement
Complies with all LSC Regulations and record keeping in the handling of the cases in which litigation support is provided
May be required to travel to community centers or to the clerk's office to pick up/drop off documents
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
One year or more of paralegal experience required and/or paralegal studies educational program and training
Experience/Ability to work with and interview diverse clients from all backgrounds
Preferred
At least one year of formal education in paralegal studies is preferred
Have or able to obtain a notary
Company
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Legal Aid of Nebraska provides free civil legal assistance and justice through quality civil legal services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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