Paralegal (Mental Health Law Partnership)

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Organization name: 
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
City: 
Knoxville
State: 
Tennessee
Organization URL: 
http://laet.org
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

PARALEGAL POSITION AVAILABLE
Intake and Outreach for McNabb Center Mental Health Law Partnership
Knoxville Office

For over 50 years, Legal Aid of East Tennessee has worked to build stronger communities and improve lives by providing high-quality legal services free of charge to qualifying individuals in areas such as consumer, housing, family, public benefits, and a range of other miscellaneous matters. We are advocates for the elderly, for families, and for victims of domestic violence and work closely with our clients to help navigate legal challenges and seek out justice. Every day, we proudly answer the call for high-quality legal services that help change lives and improve communities across 26 counties from Chattanooga to the Tri Cities.

We are seeking a full-time Paralegal available to work out of the firm’s Knoxville office in support of intake and outreach for the McNabb Mental Health Law Partnership. Health Law Partnerships pair lawyers with medical professionals to address the legal issues that stand in the way of achieving good health outcomes. Often there are underlying legal issues that impact a patient’s health, issues that only a lawyer can address. A demonstrated commitment to exceptional legal work and equal access to justice is required. Candidates should possess cultural sensitivity for the communities we serve and the courage to reflect and uphold the mission and values of LAET.

Salary: Dependent upon experience, from $32,483 for entry level candidates, higher for each year of experience thereafter. LAET offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement, and paid leave.

Requirements: 

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or certification from an accredited paralegal program

To apply: 

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and writing sample by email to Charlie McDaniel, Director of Human Resources, at cmcdaniel@laet.org

This position will remain open until filled.

Notes: 
Continuation of this position is contingent on continued grant funding.  Legal Aid provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. No faxes or phone calls, please.
Salary range: 
Salary: Dependent upon experience, from $32,483 for entry level candidates, higher for each year of experience thereafter.
Submission deadline: 
Friday, March 31, 2023

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