Legal Assistant/ Screener

Pisgah Legal Services - Asheville, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Asheville, NC

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Screener to support its Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Program (DSVPP) and Community Economic Development Program (CED). This role is crucial in providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals in Western North Carolina, focusing on helping victims of domestic and sexual violence. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for screening clients, preparing legal documents, and providing administrative support to attorneys, all while adhering to the organization's mission of promoting justice and overcoming barriers for low-income communities.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to PLS' mission, values, and vision.
• Screen clients for eligibility.
• Prepare and edit legal documents.
• Conduct client interviews with a trauma-informed approach.
• Provide general administrative and legal assistance support to attorneys to assist in case development.
• Scheduling and meeting preparation.
• Travel within the PLS service area and to meetings or conferences in other parts of NC.
• Adhere to program priorities and case handling policies, procedures, and standards of practice, as well as the highest professional and ethical standards.
• English/Spanish interpreting and translating as needed.
• Work with volunteers and PLS Development Team.
• Meet with partner agencies and local community/agency advocates.

Requirements

• Passion for promoting justice and overcoming barriers facing low-income people.
• Creative and zealous staff member and a team player.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving lasting results for clients and low-income communities.