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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia · 2 days ago

Homeownership & Consumer Rights Unit Paralegal

positionPhiladelphia, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time paralegal to join their Homeownership and Consumer Rights Unit. The role involves assisting low-income Philadelphians with tangled title problems and fighting against predatory consumer scams through various advocacy methods.

AdviceConsultingLegal
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Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Perform initial client interviews to learn more about new clients
Meet with clients to help prepare wills, powers of attorneys, and other estate planning documents
Help families negotiate emotionally fraught discussions about family homes and assets
Assist attorneys in filing petitions with the Register of Wills and Orphans Court to resolve issues with probate
Draft, execute, and record deeds to obtain record ownership of clients’ homes
Assist with estate administration, including matters concerning inheritance taxes and Medicaid estate recovery claims
Work closely with the Tangled Title Fund to obtain outside funding to help families address their title issues
Conduct community education sessions to teach homeowners how to deal with tangled titles and the importance of having a will
Pursue systemic advocacy, including policy, administrative and legislative advocacy and racial justice initiatives

Qualification

Client interviewsDrafting legal documentsEstate planningComputer literacyTeamworkCommunication skillsAttention to detailInitiativeInterpersonal skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Eagerness to work as a team in a fast-paced and high-volume work environment
Commitment to high quality compassionate representation for clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
Computer literacy
Ability to learn complex material quickly
Initiative
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to interact well in a multi-cultural

Benefits

100% employer paid medical (including gender affirming care)
Life
Short/long-term disability benefits
A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution
A generous leave package, including 13 paid holidays and five personal holidays each year

Company

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia is a non-profit firm that offers legal and consumer protection services to the community.
dateFounded in 1966
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://clsphila.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Li Clavijo, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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Brenda Marrero
Chief Operating Officer
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