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Paralegal and Pro Bono Coordinator at HarvardUniversity
HarvardUniversityJamaica Plain, MA, us·1w ago
Entry LevelFull-time
Salary Range
$51,000 - $69,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
The Legal Services Center (LSC) of Harvard Law School seeks to hire a Paralegal and Pro Bono Coordinator to join its Veterans Legal Clinic. This role supports the public interest mission by providing legal assistance to low-income disabled veterans and their families, working closely with clients and attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
- →Conduct initial client intake phone calls and meetings, including screening cases for eligibility, gathering and organizing records and other evidence, and maintaining case files
- →Triage intakes and other assignments to ensure that the most urgent matters are given proper priority
- →Work closely with clients and attorneys on all aspects of the Clinic’s docket
- →Serve as a liaison with pro bono attorneys, referral organizations, and other third parties
- →Maintain the Clinic’s online case management system and help to manage the Clinic’s docket in other respects
- →Contribute to community outreach and engagement efforts
- →Provide administrative support to the Clinic’s mission in other respects as directed
Requirements
- ✓Experience in legal services or a related field
- ✓Strong organizational and communication skills
- ✓Ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders
- ✓Familiarity with case management systems and legal procedures
- ✓Commitment to public interest law and veterans advocacy
