Job Description
Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Advocates for Family Health and Consumer Programs Salary Range: $43,400-$65,200 per year, depending on experience
LSEM, a nonprofit law firm, is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support the Advocates for Family Health Program and the Consumer Law Program. This individual will work closely with attorneys to provide free legal assistance to vulnerable populations and disadvantaged communities.
Job Description:
- Conducting client intake and other case-opening tasks - Performing fact investigation and document gathering - Drafting pleadings, notices, papers, and correspondence - Providing litigation and administrative advocacy support - Drafting, cataloging, and organizing discovery requests and responses - Requesting medical records and following up with providers - Acting as a liaison between attorneys and clients - Contacting administrative agencies and courts on client matters - Providing clients with community resource referrals - Building and maintaining relationships with partner organizations and courts - Organizing and participating in community outreach/events - Assisting with general case management and file maintenance - Conducting legal research - Performing skip trace, asset searches, and real property records searches
Qualifications:
- Strong administrative skills required - Paralegal experience is a plus - Ability to work with elderly, disabled, and low-income clients - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Ability to prioritize tasks from multiple supervisors - Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel - Familiarity or aptitude with case management software preferred - Open to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission
About LSEM:
- LSEM provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals in 21 counties in Missouri - Areas of focus include family law, homelessness prevention, health, public benefits, consumer issues, education, disability, community economic development, and immigration - LSEM partners with over 150 agencies and participates in over 35 task forces/coalitions - LSEM has a vibrant Volunteer Lawyers Program
How to Apply:
- Upload resume and cover letter through our online application (applications without a cover letter will not be considered) - Applications will be considered until the position is filled
Benefits:
- Salary range of $43,400-$65,200 per year, depending on experience - Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance - Generous time off policy (starting at 4 weeks per year) - 12 weeks paid parental leave - 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans - Long-term disability and life insurance - Employee assistance plan - Flexible spending account
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- LSEM values diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect - We encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ , people of all abilities, and those who have been historically disadvantaged to apply - Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that represents our community and an inclusive environment for all employees - Equal access to LSEM's office is available, and accommodations can be made for the interview/application process by contacting Human Resources at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
