Paralegal Casehandler, Homeless Rights Project – Law Reform Unit #24-218

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited paralegal program
• Excellent written, oral advocacy, and computer skills are required
• Capacity to assist people in crisis
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team and manage a high volume of cases
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate successfully with other groups and organizations training/supporting/collaborating with law student and undergraduate interns on individual client cases
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish, is desirable, but not required

WORK AUTHORIZATION All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)