Trained and supervised paralegals hired for COVID Eviction Legal Help ProgramFulfilled all duties listed below for Bilingual Paralegal position

Managed all Unit intakes from initial referral to final dispositionAssisted attorneys in litigation and investigation of claims Interviewed investigational sources; produced written and oral reports based on interviewsReviewed and analyzed legal documentsPerformed customer service and outreach activities as the office's first point of contact for the public, external partners, and opposing counselManaged inventory of education materials used by the officeMaintained case files in cloud-based databaseConducted legal research using internet sources to provide information and advice to the publicMet regular deadlines for grant reporting purposes

Perform client intake and individual need assessments for primarily Spanish-speaking clients. Coordinate individual client searches for social services and resources, making appropriate referrals as needed. Accompanied clients offsite to advocate and interpret for them in courts, hospitals and other service providers. Maintained clients’ personal case files in online database. Draft and revise grant proposals. Co-manage a short-term emergency assistance fund. Co-facilitated a city tour as part of organizational outreach.

Performed client intake and scheduled appointments, especially for Spanish-speaking clients. Organized and maintained refugees’ personal information files. Conducted meetings with clients to complete Green Card/Citizenship applications

Drafted resumes for refugees to use in their individual job searches. Moved furniture into apartments; purchased grocery items to stock new apartments prior to refugee’s arrival. Worked as teacher’s assistant serving adult refugees in ESL classes