Paralegal - Doylestown Office (Non-Profit)

​Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Job Announcement

Paralegal – Doylestown, Bucks County, PA

(GKIT05122026)

SUMMARY

Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (“LASP”) seeks a full-time Paralegal for the Doylestown Office. LASP serves individuals with limited income, older adults, veterans and domestic violence survivors from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties facing issues regarding housing, including landlord-tenant law and foreclosure; family law; protection from domestic violence; consumer; employment; and public benefits. The Doylestown Office serves Bucks County residents experiencing family law issues. The Paralegal must be a team player, willing to handle a multitude of duties as needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and experience with case management systems and bankruptcy software or an ability to quickly learn these and other computer skills is desirable. Staff currently work on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will be expected to perform in-office work, be able to work remotely as needed, and support LASP’s in-person outreach efforts throughout Bucks County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, working under the supervision and guidance of program attorneys, include the following:   

1. Interviewing prospective clients by phone or in person, investigating facts, and conducting legal research to assist with determination of the level of service to be provided to the client;
2. Under the supervision of the Doylestown Managing Attorney, providing advice and counsel to clients, conducting brief services to address client needs and obtaining information through letter writing, e-mail, and telephone calls; and preparing legal documents which may include pleadings and petitions, affidavits, declarations, motions, memoranda, briefs, discovery requests, and documents responsive to discovery requests;

3. Filing documents in court;

4. Creating and maintaining case files in LASP's computer case management system pursuant to LASP standards, completing administrative tasks including, but not limited to, entering notes into the case management system;

5. Organizing information and using technical resources so that information necessary to assist applicants and clients is easy to access and can be transferred to other staff for extended representation;

6. Assisting program attorneys in the preparation of witnesses, evidence, and exhibits for hearings and trials;

7. Assisting the office in its effort to promote pro bono service by maintaining pro bono cases in LASP’s case management system and assisting pro bono attorneys by organizing information and supporting clients;

8. Conducting outreach, clinics, community education, and workshops;

9. Maintaining awareness of sources of community help for LASP’s client population;

10. Engaging in LASP team efforts to achieve office and program goals, including participation in program-wide affinity groups and task forces;

11. Ensuring compliance with requirements of grants and contracts which may provide funding for the position, assisting with contract and grant reports, and keeping detailed contemporaneous time records;

12. Developing skills and substantive knowledge through training, CLE, and other educational opportunities;

13. Assisting in maintaining a trauma informed environment, including staying current on developments in priority service areas;

14. Abiding by all applicable professional standards of ethics and practice; and

15. Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISOR: Doylestown Managing Attorney.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate or bachelor's degree. At least 2 years' experience as a paralegal or related experience and/or training. Demonstrated proficiency in computer technology, including Microsoft products (particularly Word and Excel), electronic mail, record and timekeeping software, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Excellent communication, time management and organization skills. Spanish language fluency is helpful.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Base salary for a paralegal starts at $45,000 but salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits, including a 401K retirement plan with generous employer contributions, health insurance option in which 100% of premium costs are provided, ancillary benefits, and generous leave provisions including paid holidays, floating holidays, personal leave, vacation, sick, and parental leave.

LASP is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or on any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within the organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LASP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter, including the job title (Doylestown Paralegal), to Carolyn Johnson, Chief Counsel at Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, by email to

Hiring@lasp.org

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Salary/Non-Exempt