Bilingual Intake Paralegal - Housing and Elder Law (Spanish)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Capacity to identify and analyze legal and other problems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment where clients often need immediate support.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team is essential.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to working with low-income communities.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $51,840, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer-paid contribution; low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays); and relocation stipend. CLA has a hybrid workplace and requires staff to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

CLA seeks an intake paralegal to support the advocates in its housing and elder law units. The paralegal may also support the work done in other substantive law units as needed. The position will be based in CLA's Worcester office. Under the direction of CLA attorneys, the intake paralegal will interview prospective clients; assess client eligibility; gather client documents; record client information using CLA's computerized record-keeping system; attend and participate in scheduled unit meetings; engage in community outreach activities; and, when appropriate, provide clients with legal information and referrals. The paralegal may also help with grant reporting to funders.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online. Alternatively, you can submit your application to iliu@cla-ma.org or mail to Ingrid Liu, Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.