Consumer Paralegal I, II

We are seeking a Consumer Paralegal to join our Consumer Law practice group. Specific areas within the Consumer Group include: debt collection defense, auto fraud, real estate fraud, unfair and deceptive acts and practices, and financial elder abuse. Currently there is a focus on consumer debt defense and solar/efficiency home loans known as PACE. 

• Interviews applicants and clients 
• Conducts telephone intakes
• Case Investigation 
• Advocacy skills to represent clients in administrative matters 
• Research complex case related issues 
• Participate in community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics 
• Provide legal advice under supervision of attorney
• Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters as required
• Prepare legal pleadings 
• Have familiarity with State court local rules and forms 
• Calendar specific due dates and hearings 
• Ability to file documents with the court i.e., electronic filing, fax filing 

• 4-year degree or paralegal certificate 
• Ability to understand the objectives of poverty law 
• Prior work experience in legal service office serving low-income clients considered an asset for employment
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in related field
• Strong written, verbal and interviewing skills 
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills 
• Ability to work and collaborate with a team 
• Patient and flexible 

$24.00- $42.00 Hourly

Please use this link to apply via Microsoft Forms: Microsoft Forms 

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