Public Benefits Paralegal

Job Description

• Assisting clients facing housing instability or eviction • Providing housing subsidy applications • Advocating with administrative agencies • Conducting community education and outreach • Working with housing attorneys and community partners • Employing creative strategies and collaborations in the pursuit of justice

Qualifications

• A demonstrated passion for social justice • Great time management and organizational skills • Strong writing skills and facility with numbers • Demonstrated excellence in client communication • Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by clients is preferred • College degree or equivalent work experience preferred • Experience with public benefits preferred

Benefits

• Exceptional healthcare • Dental insurance • Vision plan • 21 vacation days per year (increasing to 28 days after the first year) • 18 sick days per year • Loan Repayment Assistance Program • Remote work up to 50% of the time