POSITION AVAILABLE

Paralegal

 

AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania (ALPP) is a nonprofit, public interest law firm located in Philadelphia that provides legal representation, advocacy, and referrals to persons with HIV/AIDS throughout Pennsylvania.  ALPP is seeking applications for the position of Paralegal.  We expect this position to begin as soon as possible and is a two-year position.  Send resume and cover letter (absolutely no phone calls please) explaining your interest in helping people with HIV/AIDS to:

 

Ronda Goldfein

Executive Director

AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania

1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 600

Philadelphia, PA 19107

 

Applications must be received by August 25, 2010.

 

Duties:  The Paralegal is responsible for performing intake as well as handling cases involving a variety of civil legal matters including, but not limited to, housing, public benefits, consumer matters and trust and estate matters.  S/he is additionally responsible for administrative support in ALPPs general program issues.  There is a clerical component to this position.  Over time, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities.  Duties may include:

 

1.                  Advocating for delivery of services to clients through on-going communications with all parties to a case;

2.                  Maintaining clear and accessible case files;

3.                  Preparing for and attending court hearings, drafting legal motions and correspondence in cases, maintaining litigation dockets and providing litigation support to staff attorneys;

4.                  Providing updates on issues involving ALPP=s clientele to staff attorneys and executive director;

5.                  Responding to questions and providing information and referrals to persons infected/affected by HIV-disease including professionals serving the needs of persons living with HIV-disease;

6.                  Providing content for ALPP=s newsletter;

7.                  Sharing telephone reception, clerical and administrative tasks as needed, and;

8.                  Participating in annual fundraising events and assisting the staff and Board with these;

9.                  Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements: Bachelor=s degree, associate degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience in law, social services or related field; a committed Apitch-in@ attitude; ability to interact with individuals who are diverse in race, sex, class, ethnicity and sexual orientation; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage a heavy and fast-paced case-load and multiple priorities; and, familiarity with word processing software.

 

Salary: Commensurate with experience