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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 to provide legal assistance to the LGBTQ legal access program, Safe To Be You project.
The Safe to Be You project provides legal assistance to LGBTQ people who have experienced discrimination and or violence because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. This project offer services statewide.
For this position, under the supervision of the managing attorney, the Paralegal will be responsible for litigation support and assistance to victim's rights attorneys, direct advocacy and victims.
The paralegal duties will include:
Essential Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
NMLA employees enjoy:
Applicantswillbesubject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and will review records individually to determine whether a particular record will disqualify.
The position is part of by a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and set by a union scale; click here to view the salary scale. NMLA provides comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. For information about NMLA's generous benefits, and what it is like to work at NMLA 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. clicking here to apply. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org.
Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled
Full Time
Business Services
$66k-82k (estimate)
03/31/2024
04/29/2024
newmexicolegalaid.org
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
50 - 100
1953
LEWIS CREEKMORE
$5M - $10M
Business Services
New Mexico Legal Aid has dedicated our services to erasing barriers to justice for low-income New Mexicans by providing free and high-quality civil legal assistance and education for over 60 years. As the largest nonprofit provider of civil legal services in the state, NMLA serves every county with the exception of San Juan. New Mexico Legal Aid provides free services to eligible low-income New Mexico residents with civil (non-criminal) matters. Our services range from education, advice and brief services, and full representation in some cases. No one is denied access on the basis of race, age..., gender, religion, political affiliation, beliefs, or disability. New Mexico Legal Aid dedicates our work to individuals and families who have depleted resources for basic human needs, ultimately securing safe housing, food, income, and personal safety.
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