Public Benefits Paralegal

Overview

A remote Public Benefits Paralegal position is available to support civil legal aid efforts focused on empowering low-income individuals with their legal needs. The role involves providing legal counseling, advice, referrals, and self-help resources primarily related to public benefit denials and appeals, as well as issues such as evictions, domestic violence, and consumer debt defense.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of public benefits programs and their interrelationships.
• Apply legal knowledge to assist clients with their issues, communicating advice clearly and compassionately both verbally and in writing.
• Participate in public benefit unit activities.
• Engage in outreach and community legal education projects as opportunities arise.
• Contribute thoughtfully to program development to best serve clients.
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and digital case management or similar systems efficiently.
• Attend meetings and trainings conducted both remotely and in person.

Requirements

• Experience in one or more areas related to the legal problems of low-income populations, such as social, legal or medical services, government regulations, benefit administration, or civil legal analysis.
• Experience working with low-income, marginalized, or diverse populations.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and digital case management systems.
• Ability to work remotely with sufficient internet bandwidth.
• Residency in Connecticut.
• Spanish oral and literacy proficiency is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Interest in a long-term career in non-profit legal services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary within a collectively-bargained range, dependent on experience.
• Paid annual, sick, and personal leave exceeding state minimums.
• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

Location

• Remote work with the expectation of residing in Connecticut.
• Meetings and trainings may be held both remotely and in person within the state.