Supervisory Paralegal /Legal Secretary

People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) is seeking a Supervisory Legal Secretary or Paralegal. Part-time or fulltime; hours to be agreed upon.

Position Description: Support attorney providing legal representation of clients and oversee Legal Assistant:

1) Current complex civil rights litigation in federal court (ND) against the Social Security Administration

2) Disability Rights; ADA, Sec. 504.

3) Social Security disability and/or SSI benefits, employment, housing.

Specific Job Duties:

Once attorney has finished draft pleadings, MSJ, etc., reviews for legal and other corrections, including substantive and other issues, grammar and punctuation, and format.

Transcribes dictated documents;

Assists in the development of cases from intake through closure, including contacting medical providers at all levels of representation including appeals or litigation in court;

Assists in case management, including reporting current status of cases;

Supervises Legal Assistant;

Maintains calendar;

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Two to three years of experience preparing filings for complex litigation in federal court as described above;

Knowledge of local rules of court helpful;

Professional communications, including both verbal and written skills;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Candidate must have attention to detail and proofreading skills.

Prefer experience supervising others.

Compensation/Benefits:

Pay range: Salary of $45,000 - $60,000 for a fulltime 35-hour work week, DOE. Prorated for part-time;

Flexible schedule;

Paid time off (PTO) if work over the required amount of hours (after 90 days) and holidays;

Commuter checks (after 90 days) if work over the required amount of hours.

Health insurance according to agency policy (after 90 days) if work over the required amount of hours.

PWDF provides a casual working environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume, and a writing sample after reviewing www.pwdf.org. No phone calls, please.