Housing Paralegal

<Overview>
Join our dynamic legal team as a Housing Paralegal, where you will play a vital role in supporting housing-related legal matters and ensuring efficient case management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of housing law issues, including landlord-tenant disputes, fair housing regulations, and community development projects. As a Housing Paralegal, you will be instrumental in conducting legal research, managing documentation, and assisting attorneys with case preparation. Your proactive approach and organizational skills will contribute to delivering impactful legal services that promote equitable housing solutions.

<Responsibilities>

• Conduct comprehensive legal research across areas such as landlord-tenant law, fair housing regulations, and tribal law & regulations to support case development.
• Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence related to housing law cases.
• Manage case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw, ensuring all records are accurate, organized, and up-to-date.
• Review and analyze legal documents such as leases, eviction notices, and property records to identify relevant information for ongoing cases.
• Perform client interviews and gather pertinent information through interviewing techniques to support case strategy.
• Support litigation processes by preparing discovery materials, reviewing evidence, and coordinating with external agencies or courts.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, agencies, and internal teams via phone etiquette and professional correspondence to facilitate case progress.

<Skills>

• Strong knowledge of housing law including landlord-tenant law and fair housing regulations.
• Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis to gather relevant case law and statutory information.
• Proficiency in legal case management software including iManage and PCLaw for document review and data entry.
• Familiarity with environmental law, tribal law & regulations, securities law, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, immigration law, estate planning, UCC law, family law, litigation procedures, and contracts is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective writing skills for drafting legal documents and proofreading for accuracy.
• Experience in conducting legal research and supporting litigation efforts through document review and transcription.
• Strong clerical experience including filing, data entry, administrative support, and maintaining filing systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills combined with professional phone etiquette to ensure clear communication across all parties involved. This role is paid in accordance with industry standards for paralegal positions and internship roles alike. If you are passionate about housing justice and possess the skills outlined above, we invite you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in communities through dedicated legal support.

Pay: $53,077.81 - $63,921.67 per year

Work Location: In person