New Mexico Legal Aid is hiring a Paralegal to provide legal assistance to the LGBTQ+ legal access program, Safe To Be You project. The Safe to Be You project provides legal assistance to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced discrimination and or violence because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. This project offers services statewide. For this position, under the supervision of the managing attorney, the Paralegal will be responsible for litigation support and assistance to victim's rights attorneys, direct advocacy and victims. The paralegal duties will include: Processing intakes. General support to attorneys in preparation for court. Litigation support. Drafting pleadings, correspondence and preparation of other written materials. Communicating successfully and respectfully with clients. Sending referrals to other support service agencies. Engaging in outreach. Providing/arranging training to victims' rights advocates. Collection of client data. Maintaining client information in a database. May be required to: Attend court with clients. Assist them with obtaining financial aid. Monitor cases for victim's rights violations requiring attorney involvement. Requirements / Qualifications: Experience as a Paralegal is preferred but will consider exceptionally well-qualified entry-level candidates. Experience as a victim advocate and/or victim advocate certification strongly preferred. Highly organized. Familiar with electronic document tracking and must be able to effectively use computer technology, including Microsoft products and remote communications systems, including shared online workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software, and to collaborate with staff located in multiple offices. Candidates also must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Skills to build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community served by NMLA. Willing to travel. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Federal Court experience preferred. NMLA employees enjoy: Being unionized A great work environment Great benefits including generous leave Competitive salary and benefits package Telework option may be available Applicants will be subject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and will review records individually to determine whether a particular record will be disqualified. The position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and set by a union scale. NMLA provides comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Apply by clicking below to apply. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org. https://lnkd.in/egN2bvhm
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The legal and social challenges faced by older LGBT+ individuals are frequently overlooked. That's why Paul Maddock, Director at DWF and a member of the LGBT+ Lawyers Division committee, provides an overview of these important issues in this insightful article that we're pleased to share. By recognising and mitigating risks in areas such as probate, solicitor choice, and elderly care, we can help ensure that older LGBT+ people receive the respect and services they deserve. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dyZiUgQW #ElderlyLGBT #RespectForAll #LegalSupport #PrideMonth
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Earlier this year, my Note was published in the Columbia Law Review. At graduation, I found out that it received the E.B. Convers Prize, which recognizes the best legal essay written by a member of the graduating class. If you are interested in LGBTQ+ rights, legal history, or contract law (or better yet, the combination of all three), check it out! https://lnkd.in/eiSG8BWg
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SC issues guidelines for dealing with Habeas Corpus petition involving LGBTQ+ community. Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/gtUzBgu2 Visit us : https://primelegal.in/ LawRato.com PathLegal Vidhikarya Legal Services LLP Prime Legal LegalKart Adv Anik Ayantika Mondal #law #lawfirm #lawyers #legal #legalnews #legalmarketing #SC #HC #attorney #lawstudents #Courts #judgment #advocate #lawinterns
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