Paralegal - Housing Stability

Paralegal - Housing Stability

Statewide

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana.

New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a paralegal for its Statewide Housing Stability program to assist with serving eligible clients threatened with loss of their housing, housing subsidies, as well as statewide clinics and outreach. Responsibilities will be statewide. Due to the range of service area, this position may be housed in any of NMLA's statewide office locations, but there is a preference for the Albuquerque office in order to work closely with the Statewide Housing Stability Manager.

For this position, the Paralegal under the direction of the managing attorney will assist the attorneys with:

• Litigation Support
• Eviction prevention
• Habitability
• Reasonable accommodations
• Subsidized housing
• Low Income housing Tax Credit
• Other housing related work
• Designing statewide clinics and outreach programs
  
  

The Duties Of The Housing Stability Paralegal Will Be

• Process intakes.
• Draft pleadings.
• Contact clients.
• Support attorneys in preparation for court.
• Send referrals to other support service agencies.
• Engage in outreach.
• Arrange and assist with legal clinics.
  
  

We seek highly motivated candidates who are passionate about justice and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities.

Requirements

• At least three years' experience as a Paralegal is preferred but will consider exceptionally well qualified entry level candidates.
• Should have or quickly be able to develop, expertise in housing and statewide resources available to low-income persons.
• Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software
• Be able to effectively collaborate with staff located in multiple offices.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community served by NMLA.
• This is a statewide position and the candidate must be able to regularly travel.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
  
  

NMLA Employees Enjoy

• Being Unionized
• A great work environment
• Great benefits including generous leave package
• Competitive salary
  
  

Pay is dependent experience. For information about NMLA's generous benefits, salary scales and what it is like to work at NML A click here.

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should include the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above and explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. To apply click here . As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org.

Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Deadline: Until filled - Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis