Intake Paralegals – COVID Eviction Legal Help Project
Job title: Intake Paralegals – COVID Eviction Legal Help Project Company: Community Legal Aid & Affiliate Job description : Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 100 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices, and a budget of $12 million. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities. CLA seeks intake paralegals to assist tenants at risk of eviction and homelessness due to the impact of COVID-19. These positions are temporary and funded through December 31, 2021. Under the direction of CLA attorneys, the intake paralegals will interview prospective clients; assess client eligibility; gather client documents; record client information using CLA’s computerized record-keeping system; attend and participate in scheduled unit meetings; and, when a...