Legal Aid of Nebraska, a law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income persons, seeks an intake paralegal for our intake/AccessLine® unit. Intake paralegals are responsible for determining the eligibility of individuals who contact the firm for legal assistance, interviewing clients and providing legal advice to them over the phone under the supervision of an attorney. Successful candidate must be able to work independently, have exceptionally strong attention to detail, be a self-starter, have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills, be proficient at Microsoft Word, and be able to interview, and give legal advice to, clients under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegal certification is not required. Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred but not required. A bonus will be paid for fluency in Spanish and English.
Legal Aid of Nebraska offers excellent supervision, training and support, benefits package and state-of-the-art technology. Employer match 403(b). Experience-based competitive salary, starting at $24,000 annually, DOE.
Please send resume and cover letter to Laurel Heer-Dale, AccessLine® Managing Attorney, 1904 Farnam Street, Ste. 500, Omaha, NE 68102 or lheerdale@legalaidofnebraska.com. Legal Aid of Nebraska is an EOE.