Paralegal/Intake Specialist

Position Summary:

This position requires you to manage SAVLP’s client intake services, assess applicants’ legal issues, and make appropriate referrals. This position is responsible for conducting client intake by telephone and in person, screening applicants for eligibility based on program guidelines, referring clients to volunteers, and maintaining client files. The paralegal/intake specialist also will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director and Pro Bono Manager with projects and traveling to off-site clinics.

Requirements:

• A paralegal degree, paralegal certification, or 1-2 years of legal experience
• The ability to type at a minimum speed of 60 words per minute with accuracy
• Understanding of the legal system
• Familiarity with legal case management software systems such as Legal Files, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic business mathematics
• Basic technology skills to operate computer systems, software, and phone system
• The ability to deal with clients under stress or in crisis, by maintaining a calm, professional and positive demeanor
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple tasks such as answering calls, opening files, completing intake, preparing documents, referring clients to volunteers, and maintaining files
• Flexibility as projects may change and evolve
• Other projects or duties as determined by the Executive Director

The Paralegal/Intake Specialist is based in Mobile, Alabama but must be able to travel throughout Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington Counties as needed. Salary is commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including full health insurance coverage for employee, retirement plan, PTO, and sabbatical policy.

Job offer contingent upon successful completion of background check.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send a résumé and cover letter describing experience, qualifications and interest in the position to the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program by email to info@savlp.org.