Job Announcement Monday, October 7, 2019

Full-Time Victims of Crime Paralegal/Legal Assistant position in the Bismarck Law Office of Legal Services of ND

This paralegal/legal assistant position will work primarily with victims of crime and the victims of crime attorney. The
selected applicant must be able and willing to travel.

Duties:
• Litigation support, including e-filing documents, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research
• Client intake, including answering the intake telephone line, screening for legal issues, accepting applications for
services, and providing advice to clients
• Case management, including interviewing clients, corresponding with clients, updating client files, and attending
court hearings
• Travel to outreach locations on a regular basis to provide general information about services and receive
applications for legal needs
• Provide community legal education as requested
• Attend meetings specific to victims of crime as requested
• Other duties as assigned, such as answering phones; scheduling court dates, meetings, deadlines; and updating
calendars
*All legal activities are done under the supervision of an attorney

Qualifications:
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant degree, or one to two years of paralegal or administrative assistant experience;
• Strong computer skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Sensitivity to client needs;
• Professional and courteous demeanor; and
• Ability to read and apply applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
*Previous work with victims of crime is desired but not required.

Salary and Benefits:
• Negotiable, DOE
• Excellent benefits package, including paid time off, holidays, sick leave, retirement, health insurance

Deadline:
• Open until filled

Send Resume to:
Willa Rhoads
Legal Services of North Dakota
418 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 25
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-222-2110, Ext. 314
Email: wrhoads@legalassist.org