Paralegal: Maui - Full-Time - disaster focus
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal to provide client services to Legal Aid clients with a focus on serving clients who have been impacted by the 2023 Maui fires and subsequent conditions related to the long-term impact of the fires. Areas of practice include disaster related public assistance benefits as well as housing and eviction defense, family law, consumer protection, immigration and replacement of vital documents and estate planning documents. The paralegal will also work with the staff attorneys to implement the legal services component of the existing statewide disaster preparedness/response plan which includes coordination with key national and local partners; provide outreach and training to key stakeholders about legal services to disaster victims, Responsibilities also include developing training materials, information, and legal pleadings; disaster legal self-help materials and brochures website.
Candidates should meet the following minimum job qualifications:
Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance your lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. Full time work-week hours are 37.50 hours per week.
Benefits include:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. No calls please.
Candidates should meet the following minimum job qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but at a minimum applicants should have an Associate degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school or equivalent experience.
- Paralegal experience preferred but not required if the applicant possesses related skills and experience, including experience in the medical or social services fields.
- Familiarity with the process and requirement to obtain and maintain state financial assistance (General Assistance, Aid to the Blind & Disabled) and/or Social Security Benefits preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with physical and mental disabilities strongly preferred.
- Experience in case/client management preferred;
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), required.
- Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships in small working group.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations, and familiarity with local community needs strongly preferred.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population, or issues affecting low-income populations preferred.
- Able to perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Sensitivity to resource limitations.
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance your lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. Full time work-week hours are 37.50 hours per week.
Benefits include:
- Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from, free single coverage and employer contribution to premiums share for dependents.
- Dental insurance.
- 401K plan with employer matching.
- Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
- Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance.
- Parental leave plan with 8 weeks of fully paid leave available after one year of employment.
- Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
- Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. No calls please.
Paralegal – Līhu‘e , Kaua‘i – full time - Elder Law
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal to provide legal services to seniors, and to conduct some outreach and education on legal issues affecting seniors. Areas of practice include, but are not limited to, legal assistance with advance/estate planning (advance health care directives, powers of attorney for financial decisions, wills), family law, housing, consumer issues, and public benefits. Duties also include some grant reporting and file management to ensure compliance with Legal Aid’s funders. Candidates should meet the following minimum job qualifications:
Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance their lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. Full time work-week hours are 37.50 hours per week.
Benefits include:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. No calls please.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but at a minimum applicants should have an Associate degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school or equivalent experience.
- Paralegal experience preferred but not required if the applicant possesses related skills and experience, including experience in the medical or social services fields.
- Experience working with seniors and/or individuals with physical and mental disabilities strongly preferred.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income populations, or issues affecting such populations, preferred.
- Cultural sensitivity, familiarity with local community needs, and ability to work well with diverse, low-income populations strongly preferred.
- Experience in case/client management strongly preferred.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), required.
- Sensitivity to resource limitations required.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks with attention to detail, and work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships in a small working group.
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional travel to various parts of Kaua‘i.
Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance their lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. Full time work-week hours are 37.50 hours per week.
Benefits include:
- Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from, free single coverage and employer contribution to premiums share for dependents.
- Dental insurance.
- 401K plan with employer matching.
- Life insurance for employees and dependents.
- Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance.
- Parental leave plan with 8 weeks of fully paid leave available after one year of employment.
- Free employee assistance plan – up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
- Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. No calls please.
