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Gittis Legal Clinics Paralegal

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. ...

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Gittis Legal Clinics Paralegal

Job Profile Title
Coordinator, Program

Job Description Summary
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished law schools. ...

Legal and Administrative Support

Provide support to law students and clinical faculty representing clients and working on special projects in a broad range of litigation practice areas, including disability, employment, consumer protection, family, guardianship, housing and landlord-tenant, immigration, civil rights, human rights, and public benefits law.
Assist with referral, selection, and intake of cases and monitor all stages of legal client representation, including performing conflict checks and gathering pertinent client information.

Clinical Course Support and Training

Assist faculty in using Canvas functions and other tools for smooth course management, including by researching, maintaining, and disseminating curriculum materials.

General Clinic Support

Collaborate with Gittis Legal Clinics faculty and staff to ensure a cohesive and smooth-functioning law office.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates must submit a cover letter and a resume to be considered. A bachelor's degree, associate degree, and/or paralegal certificate plus at least three years of federal and/or state court litigation experience in a law firm, public interest/legal services organization, corporate law department or other legal environment are required. Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish is highly desirable.