Paralegal, Domestic Violence Unit (202403-286)

Position Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Mission and Vision: Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. Legal Aid is an innovative, creative, progressive, and efficient civil legal service provider to the poor, working towards an inclusive justice system of equal access. All voices are valued, heard, and respected.

Why Join Legal Aid? Are you committed to the idea that all people deserve access to justice in our legal system? Do you want to use your talents to do deeply meaningful work, serve those experiencing poverty and work with a respected and impactful organization?

Legal Aid of North Carolina is theonly statewide legal services organization serving low-income people in all 100 counties. It is the third largest law firm in North Carolina, employing 250 lawyers, 525 staff and serving over 40,000 people each year. It has offices located in 23 counties throughout the state.

In addition to providing direct legal services, Legal Aid assists thousands of people every year in enrolling in health insurance coverage and provides other critical needs to those experiencing poverty.

Legal Aid lawyers and staff work closely with clients, devising strategies and pursuing legal remedies that help clients obtain successful outcomes. Lawyers, paralegals, and staff handle litigation and transactional matters. In whatever capacity you choose to join us, we can promise that Legal Aid delivers a life-changing experience, both for you and for your clients.

Position Summary: Legal Aid seeks a full-time Paralegal to work in the Winston-Salem Office, which provides free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income clients in Forsyth, Davie, Surry, Stokes, Yadkin, and Iredell Counties. The selected applicant will be trained and work with the domestic violence team.

Job Description: The Paralegal will:

• Interview applicants to determine facts of the problem and eligibility of services.
• Obtain necessary documents from applicants and third parties, as necessary.
• Create case files.
• Input data into Legal Files Case Management System
• Draft documents and letters.
• Obtain records from the courthouse.
• Perform basic legal research.
• Provide general support to attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with applicants, clients, and office staff.
• Provide information about services and make appropriate referrals.
• Perform conflict checks.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with LANC policy.
• Participate in community education/outreach as requested.
• Other duties

Qualifications: Candidates applying for this position should have the following qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent listening and analytical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently, cooperatively, and professionally with team members.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Sensitivity to the needs of low-income clients.
• Ability to relate to a multi-cultural population.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred, but not required.

Salary and Employee Benefits:

The salary range for this position starts at $32,480 and will be commensurate with the candidate’s competencies and experience. Legal Aid of North Carolina provides excellent health, retirement, disability, and leave benefits. Employee medical, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums are covered at 100% by the employer. Discretionary 401(k) contributions with no match required.

Paid leave includes 1.75 days per month (21 leave days in the first two years; 30 days in subsequent years), 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and other paid leave.

Vaccinations: Legal Aid of North Carolina requires that employees have a COVID-19 vaccination, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, or otherwise required by law.

Are you the next Paralegal in our Winston-Salem Office? To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, resume, references and any other materials that you wish to be considered to the Managing Attorney of the Winston-Salem Office, Daniel Joyce, at danielj@legalaidnc.org and jobs@legalaidnc.org.

Legal Aid of North Carolina is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome to apply. Selection will be based on relevant qualifications and will be made without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, genetic information, disability, marital status, familial status, service in the military or any other legally protected category. We thrive when we are diverse and inclusive therefore, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational culture and hiring. We highly encourage candidates with lived experience, in the communities that we serve, to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,480.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Winston-Salem, NC 27101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person