Temporary Housing Paralegal - Landlord

To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.

Please visit the following website to apply: https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/temporary-housing-paralegal-landlord

This application will remain open until the position has been filled.

POSITION: Temporary Housing Paralegal (Landlord)

DAYS/HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM with one unpaid hour for lunch

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Joanna Allison

LOCATION: Hybrid / 7 Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

SALARY/WAGES: $53,575

This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2025.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is seeking a temporary paralegal to manage aspects of the legal and administrative functions serving low-income landlords related to evictions in Boston.

The Office of Housing Stability (OHS) has engaged the Volunteer Lawyers Project to participate in a coordinated legal services delivery system to deliver free legal assistance to income eligible owner occupant landlords facing eviction issues in Boston. The Project seeks to ensure that legal assistance is available to all who are eligible.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Completion of bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification program

REQUIRED MENTAL/PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to commute/travel to and from courthouse locations and/or office, as needed
• Heavy use of computer programs and applications
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone and by computer
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in English and Spanish
• Careful attention to detail
• Reliable and organized
• Customer service-oriented
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Compassionate and ability to work with low-income populations and be sensitive to their legal needs and socioeconomic status
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to be flexible with a sense of initiative
• Ability to navigate through the Internet, research, and locate information
• Ability to gather and present information
• Ability to independently manage caseloads of rental assistance cases
• Ability to independently manage and oversee large projects

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop a deep understanding of housing and landlord Law
• Manage all aspects of case management, coordination of clinics, communication with partners, clients, volunteers, interviewing of clients and fact gathering.
• Handle day-to-day administrative functions of the project, including but not limited to:
• Intake and screening for eligibility;
• Managing incoming referrals, data entry, client follow up, drafting documents;
• Managing caseload;
• Attending meetings and trainings; and
• Collaborating closely with other members of the project
• Perform other duties as needed or as directed

Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. VLP encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.