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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia · 3 days ago

Health and Independence Unit – Intake Paralegal

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS) is seeking a full-time intake paralegal for the Health and Independence Unit at its North Philadelphia office. The role primarily involves conducting intakes for clients seeking access to essential public benefits and providing support under the supervision of an attorney.

AdviceConsultingLegal

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Regularly conducting intake on schedule with other unit members

Interviewing clients (homebound clients who cannot come in for intake are interviewed over the phone or during a home visit, including nursing home clients)

Analyzing and issue spotting intakes and cases, researching relevant rules, and applying them to cases

Filing administrative appeals and engaging in administrative advocacy under the supervision of an attorney

Providing advice to clients under the supervision of an attorney

Drafting letters

Presenting community education workshops to educate individuals and families about their legal rights

Participating in individual client and system advocacy and policy issues, as appropriate

Qualification

Client interviewing skillsAnalytical skillsWritten advocacy skillsComputer literacyOrganizational skillsOral advocacy skillsPatiencePersistenceLearn quicklyInterpersonal skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Strong writing skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a related field or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies

Experience with a social services agency or a nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of the poor, older adults, and/or people with disabilities, and/or experience in legislative or administrative advocacy

Experience advocating with the PA Department of Human Services or the Social Security Administration