Paralegal

Job Description

A housing authority is seeking a Paralegal to support the Legal Services Department with litigation, landlord tenant law, and document control. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct research of federal, state, local statutes, records decisions, legal articles, legal codes, other legal sources, and reference materials
• Implement and administer eviction and general litigation dockets in support of legal staff
• May assist preparing legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, affidavits, legal documents, briefs, contracts, reports for review, approvals, and signatures used by attorneys
• File legal documents with local courts and recorder's office
• Assist in preparing documents, exhibits, and pleadings for litigation; may review documents on behalf of attorney
• Prepare legal descriptions for Declaration of Trust, and prepare real estate documents for home ownership program
• Notarize legal documents as necessary

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have, at the minimum, an Associate's degree
• Must have 2 years Paralegal experience with a license
• Must have the ability to accurately conduct research of federal, state, and local statutes
• Must be able to assist preparing legal pleadings, motions, affidavits, legal documents, briefs, contracts, and reports
• Must have excellent organizational, customer service, communication, and telephone skills
• The ability to multi-task while maintaining schedules is extremely important
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced office environment while paying a high attention to detail
• Must be professional at all times
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19

Only candidates that can pass a background check will be considered.

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Paralegal position, please submit your resume to , call , or TEXT "your name & 178504" to .

Additional Information

For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions. We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment.

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With almost 40 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.