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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago

Mobile Legal Clinic Paralegal

East St Louis, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$48K/yr - $68K/yr

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is committed to providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals. The Mobile Legal Clinic Paralegal will assist with client intake, legal research, and outreach, while supporting attorneys in a mobile clinic environment.

LegalNon Profit

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Conduct client intake and interviews at LARC and in the field, making eligibility determinations and providing advice in consultation with the supervising attorney

Support attorneys during client meetings, outreach events, and mobile service delivery in rural and underserved areas

Assist with case research, document preparation, and maintaining client files under attorney supervision

Work with community partners to promote MLC services and participate in outreach activities

Be trained to drive the vans and assist with their maintenance, ensuring they function as moving billboards and efficient mobile offices

Perform administrative duties, including timekeeping, case documentation, and reporting, at LARC and after returning from field assignments

Adhere to LOLLA policies, professional standards, and funder requirements

Other duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Legal researchClient intakeDocument preparationOutreach activitiesAdministrative dutiesComplianceDriving skills

Required

Extensive travel required

Proactive approach to working in a mobile clinic environment