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INTAKE/RAPID RESPONSE PARALEGAL POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Do you have a passion for helping others? West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc. (“WTLS”) has an immediate opening for an intake staff member in our Jackson, Tennessee office. For over 50 years, WTLS has been filling gaps in the civil justice system that prevent low income and marginalized communities from accessing legal representation in our 17-county service area. If you are looking for a job that truly makes a difference and offers great work-life balance, apply today!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Our intake department is the first contact people make with WTLS. Intake staff interview people needing legal help to determine eligibility, gather case facts, identify legal problems, and screen for benefit eligibility. Duties include contemporaneous recording of activities and maintaining electronic files in WTLS’ case management system. The Rapid Response Intake Paralegal will provide both general intake and, under the supervision of an attorney, individualized self-help information based on Tennessee Supreme Court approved forms or WTLS-developed forms based on commonly encountered issues that lend themselves to self-help.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE: Below is the minimum level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.
1. A high school diploma or GED, plus
a. Paralegal certification from a college or technical school, or
b. Associate degree, or
c. 1 year of related experience, and
2. Ability to work independently;
3. Ability to competently use technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Professional;
4. Demonstrated experience working with the public;
5. Excellent interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills;
6. Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload; and
7. Ability to work collaboratively, both within WTLS and with community partners.

SALARY & BENEFITS: DOE. Excellent benefits package, including low-cost health insurance; free dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance; 401k with employer match; generous personal and sick leave; most federal holidays and week off between Christmas and New Years; hybrid/remote work schedule available after 90-day probationary period; gym membership reimbursement; generous paid parental leave. Great, supportive co-workers.

HOW TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Hiring Committee, West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc., 210 West Main Street, Jackson, TN 38301 or email Hiring@wtls.org. Interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. Position open until filled. Due to the expected number of applicants, inquiries are not accepted. Only those selected for interviews will be notified. West Tennessee Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VICTIMS' RIGHTS ATTORNEY

Do you want to help domestic violence and crime victims while working in a collaborative environment? Looking for a job that is more than just a job and truly makes a difference in people’s lives? Wanting to use your law license but seeking work/life balance? If so, apply now! West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc. has an immediate opening for an attorney in our Victim Rights Project. The attorney will provide civil legal assistance to domestic violence and crime victims. You must have a love for family law, including child custody and visitation and post-divorce contempt and enforcement, but you won’t be handling divorces. Litigation experience and prior work with victims or low-income communities is preferred but not required. Excellent verbal, written, analytical, problem-solving and computer skills are required. The position is based in the WTLS Jackson office and requires travel within the 17 counties of WTLS’ service area. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee, eligible for reciprocity, or waiting on bar exam results. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits package, including low-cost health insurance; free dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance; 401k with employer match; generous personal and sick leave; most federal holidays and week off between Christmas and New Years; hybrid/remote work schedule available after 90 day probationary period; gym membership reimbursement; generous paid parental leave. Great supportive co-workers and mentors. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Hiring Committee, West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc., 210 West Main Street, Jackson, TN 38301 or email Tricia@wtls.org. Interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. Position open until filled. West Tennessee Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

DOJ ATTORNEY

Do you want to help sexual assault victims and LGBTQ+ domestic violence victims while working in a collaborative environment? Looking for a job that is more than just a job and truly makes a difference in people’s lives? Wanting to use your law license but seeking work/life balance? If so, apply now! West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc. has an immediate opening for an attorney in our Victim Rights Project. The attorney will provide civil legal assistance to sexual assault victims and LGBTQ+ domestic violence victims. You must have a love for family law since you’ll mostly handle orders of protection and divorces. Litigation experience and prior work with victims or low-income communities is preferred but not required. Excellent verbal, written, analytical, problem-solving and computer skills are required. The position can be based in any of the WTLS offices and requires travel within the 17 counties of WTLS’ service area. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee, eligible for reciprocity, or waiting on bar exam results. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits package, including low-cost health insurance; free dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance; 401k with employer match; generous personal and sick leave; most federal holidays and week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day; hybrid/remote work schedule available after 90 day probationary period; gym membership reimbursement; generous paid parental leave. Great supportive co-workers and mentors.

Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Hiring Committee, West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc., 210 West Main Street, Jackson, TN 38301 or email hiring@wtls.org. Interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. Position open until filled. West Tennessee Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.