Experienced Paralegal
SLP Seeks Experienced Paralegal – 38 hours per week, Mon-Thur
Our team is expanding! We seek applicants who are professional, compassionate, and committed to excellence. SLP promises an enriching employment experience for professionals who yearn to touch lives and make a difference. We are currently accepting applications for a full-time experienced Paralegal. This FLSA non-exempt position equally supports multiple Staff Attorneys and the Pro Bono program. Candidates with Consumer, Litigation, and/or Landlord/Tenant experience, bilingual in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: case file management; drafting correspondence, legal documents, and court pleadings; managing calendar appointments; interacting with senior clients; performing notary duties; electronic filing of court documents; drafting demand correspondence and estate planning documents; reviewing documents and interacting with clientele who are seniors; utilizing case management software to access records, input case notes, and track deadlines; conducting legal research; performing administrative functions for the Pro Bono program, and other applicable legal support.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of related legal experience, will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, reasoning, time management, and prioritization skills. Competency and technical expertise to navigate case management software are required.
The pay range for this position is $23.00 – $28.00 per hour, dependent on the extent of relevant experience. Working hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. A competitive benefits package is included. Contact Administrative Manager, Karin Schultz kschultz@snslp.org, to request an application.
*Southern Nevada Senior Law Program (SLP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal assistance provider serving seniors aged 60 and older in Southern Nevada. Established in 1978, SLP has helped more than 125,000 seniors receive no-cost, quality legal assistance to protect their rights and help them with the challenges of aging. Our office is based in Las Vegas and has a staffing model of four to five staff attorneys, legal support staff, client intake and administrative staff, and Executive Director. Some of the areas of law we assist our senior clients with are: Prevention of Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Avoidance of Scams and Response to being a Victim of Fraud, Public Entitlements such as Social Security/Medicare/Medicaid, Landlord/Tenant Issues, Evictions, Foreclosures and Habitability Issues, Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and for Financial Matters, Wills and/or Simple Estate Plans. SLP has a Monday – Thursday, 7am-5pm, 38-hour week, and a competitive benefits package. Our team members are professional and compassionate, with a commitment to excellence. We are a small firm with a big heart.