Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Burlington, VT at City of Burlington, Vermont
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm is seeking a full time in-person Family Law Legal Information Facilitator to provide legal information to the public at the Family Law Self-Help Center located inside the courthouse. Under the supervision of a lawyer, the legal information facilitator will provide information to the public regarding general family law court procedures and form completion. Candidates should have previous Family Law experience and familiarity with District Court procedures. Paralegal or legal experience preferred. Training will be provided. Excellent communication and public interaction skills are necessary. Bilingual with English/Spanish preferred, but not required. Salary depends upon experience.
Additional qualities desired:
· Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
· Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
· An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
· Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
· Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.
Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits effective on date of hire include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options after training is complete. A 403b match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment and 12 weeks paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is a dynamic, progressive, non-profit law firm providing high-quality representation to the most underserved members of the Southern Nevada community. During its 64 years of service, Legal Aid Center has protected and advanced the rights of survivors of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction and homelessness, adults with disabilities and the elderly facing abuse and exploitation, consumers victimized by fraudulent and deceptive business practices, children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and many others, giving them a voice in court and a chance to regain control over their lives. Legal Aid Center is the most diverse law firm in Nevada staffed with compassionate and devoted employees who together create a collaborative and supportive work environment devoted to protecting the rights of its clients.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select “CAREERS” for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,000.00 – $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Experience:
Family law: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal
Company: City of Burlington, Vermont
Location: Burlington, VT
