What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATLAS Paralegal position at Legal Aid Of West Virginia?
Description
Join a Mission That Makes a Difference
Are you passionate about expanding access to justice and making a real impact in your community?
Join our Access To Legal Aid Services (ATLAS) team, where your work directly supports individuals and families navigating legal challenges.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented ATLAS Paralegal to serve as a vital first point of contact for clients seeking legal assistance. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside dedicated attorneys and program leaders to ensure high-quality, compassionate legal support reaches those who need it most.
What You'll Do
As an ATLAS Paralegal, you will play a key role in connecting clients to critical legal services by:
We’re seeking candidates who are compassionate, organized, and knowledgeable about legal systems, especially as they impact underserved communities.
Minimum Qualifications
Join a Mission That Makes a Difference
Are you passionate about expanding access to justice and making a real impact in your community?
Join our Access To Legal Aid Services (ATLAS) team, where your work directly supports individuals and families navigating legal challenges.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented ATLAS Paralegal to serve as a vital first point of contact for clients seeking legal assistance. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside dedicated attorneys and program leaders to ensure high-quality, compassionate legal support reaches those who need it most.
What You'll Do
As an ATLAS Paralegal, you will play a key role in connecting clients to critical legal services by:
- Receiving and processing referrals for legal assistance
- Conducting intake and initial client interviews with professionalism and empathy
- Evaluating and organizing client information to determine eligibility for services
- Collaborating with attorneys, program directors, and regional staff to ensure efficient case handling
- Maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of client interactions
- Helping ensure every eligible client receives timely and appropriate legal support
We’re seeking candidates who are compassionate, organized, and knowledgeable about legal systems, especially as they impact underserved communities.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- At least 2 years of relevant experience
- Working knowledge of:
- Legal principles and terminology
- Legal research methods
- Court systems and procedures
- Legal issues affecting low-income populations
- Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate