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Paralegal – Innocence Program
Expires: 2023-11-09
Organization
Committee for Public Counsel Services
Salary
$56,514.00 - $67,382.00, commensurate with years of experience
Job Status
Full Time
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Requirements
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have:
APPLICATION
Candidates should submit a résumé, writing sample (no more than ten pages in length), and letter of interest. The letter of interest should include a description of the candidate's education and experience, as well as a descriptive statement of the reasons the applicant wishes to work in the Innocence Program.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Candidates must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate;
- Access to reliable transportation in order to travel to locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and,
- Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
APPLICATION
Candidates should submit a résumé, writing sample (no more than ten pages in length), and letter of interest. The letter of interest should include a description of the candidate's education and experience, as well as a descriptive statement of the reasons the applicant wishes to work in the Innocence Program.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- A strong interest in the criminal legal system and systemic causes of wrongful convictions;
- Familiarity with legal search engines such as Westlaw and Lexis;
- Facility with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
- Excellent editing, proof-reading, and organizational skills;
- Ability to work independently on time-sensitive matters, with an attention to detail;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and effectively manage workload, and regularly meet deadlines;
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing;
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and flexibility to work with different personalities;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and,
- Skills and experience in interacting with persons of various social, racial, cultural economic and educational backgrounds.
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.