LiKEN Knowledge seeks a Paralegal in West Virginia
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted: December 16, 2024
Deadline: applications reviewed as they arrive until January 20th or the position is filled.
Come join the team at LiKEN! Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) is a non-profit organization that works to build a more just and equitable world by supporting the work of at-risk and overburdened communities.
We are looking for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant in West Virginia to provide free legal technical assistance directly to landowners in southern West Virginia (Wayne, Mingo, McDowell counties). The Paralegal helps landowners acquire a clear title to their property, does legal client management, conducts legal and issue research, and assists in organizing and running free estate planning clinics and educational events. Along with the Director of Land & Revenues, the Paralegal will design and run programming for LiKEN’s free assistance program for heirs’ property owners in southern West Virginia, the Appalachian Heirs’ Property Coalition. It is preferable, although not required, for the candidate to live in or be from Wayne, Mingo, or McDowell counties. LiKEN has an office in Williamson, Mingo County that a hired candidate can work in.
A successful Paralegal is a meticulous record-keeper with excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills as well as a passion for serving Kentuckians. They have foresight and are able to respond flexibly and creatively to unexpected events. They have a sound working knowledge of property records and are able to manage clients records in an organized system. Moreover, they are deeply committed to building caring and mutually respectful relationships within LiKEN and with our community constituents and collaborators.
Paralegal Responsibilities:
Work directly with families in southern West Virginia to assist them in creating a family tree and acquiring a clear title to their heirs’ property (inherited property with tangled title)
Manage client data (documents, notes, family trees) and track client status
Create chain of title reports
Work alongside attorney to assist clients in establishing LLCs
Prepare documents, including contracts and notice letters
Assist Director of Land & Revenues in facilitating information sessions for families who own heirs’ property
Assist Director of Land & Revenues with organizing and running Free Will-Writing Clinics and Heirs’ Property Information Sessions in West Virginia
Paralegal Requirements:
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3 years' relevant experience.
A good working knowledge of property records and data management practices
Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy, and knowledge of Google, Microsoft suite, and related software. No knowledge of legal client management software needed
Excellent organizational and management skills.
A passion for justice, equal opportunity, and care for people and place.
This is a part-time (20 hrs), hourly position with a possibility of becoming a full-time position (40 hrs) after 6 months. Working from home is an option although there will be semi-monthly in-person meetings in Williamson, WV, along with yearly in-person, all-LiKEN meetings that are mandatory.
Compensation: $24.04/hr for 20 hrs per week.
Benefits: There are no benefits for this position while it is part-time but there is potential for it becoming a full-time position with full benefits.
Application must include: cover letter (tell us why you are interested in the job and why you are a good candidate), resume, contact information for 3 professional references.
Send application and direct questions to Director of Land & Revenues, Kevin Slovinsky, at kslovinsky@likenknowledge.org. All documents should be in either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf).
You can also apply through our Indeed posting here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c5f77365f442d3f0&from=shareddesktop
LiKEN Knowledge is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.