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Legal Assistant - Housing Unit
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
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Minnesota – Legal Assistant Housing Unit Position: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (Legal Aid) seeks a full-time legal assistant to aid its Minneapolis Housing Team in the representation of tenants. Legal Aid’s mission is to advocate for the legal rights of disadvantaged people to have safe, healthy, and independent lives in their communities. Legal Aid provides free civil legal representation to clients with low incomes and seniors throughout 21 counties in central Minnesota, and to people with disabilities throughout the state. The Minneapolis office generally serves clients who live in Hennepin County.Legal Aid is supported by funding from the State of Minnesota, the federal government, local governments, the United Way, foundations, local law firms and corporations, etc. Legal Aid enjoys a good rapport with, and strong support from the organized bar. Legal Aid does not receive funds from the Legal Services Corporation. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include support of attorneys in litigation, interaction with clients, and case investigation. The successful applicant will help attorneys prepare for hearings and trials, aid in drafting, editing and proofreading both district and federal court filings, obtain and manage case information, work directly with clients, and assist in periodic grant reporting. The position will help manage a specific project that focuses on providing full legal representation to tenants facing eviction. The project is fast paced. The successful applicant will assist with project organization and project management. Qualifications: Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of low-income/vulnerable clients. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, good time-management skills, be self-motivated, highly organized, and work well under pressure. Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Windows is required. Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences are pluses. Proficiency in a second language is a plus, especially Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Oromo, or Arabic.Legal training, knowledge of community resources, experience with case management software, and experience with diverse populations are helpful. Salary: Full-time starting salary for the position is $32,569 to $42,801, depending on experience. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, parental leave, family medical, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. Starting Date: As soon as possible after position is filled. Legal Aid is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. recblid l044xx33838p7iw4jvlige3057od0q
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