Paralegal - Public Benefits
National Legal Aid & Defender Association, Champaign, IL, United States
Position Description
Passionate about helping low-income individuals with a range of civil legal issues? Join Land of Lincoln Legal Aid and make a long-term impact!
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a motivated individual to join our team as a Paralegal with the Eastern Regional Office located in Champaign, Illinois. In partnership with the United Way of Champaign County, the ERO screens clients for public benefits eligibility such as TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, and Social Security/SSI Disability. The Paralegal will be instrumental in working with clients to assess eligibility, file applications, and pursue appeals, as needed.
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed to providing justice for those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Communicate with clients, attorneys, and others
Obtain and review medical records
Maintain case notes and time entries in case management system
Type legal documents and correspondence
Electronically file applications and documents
Work with attorneys on complex cases
Other duties as assigned
Compensation $47,500 - $68,500 (depending on experience). Excellent insurance and retirement benefits; excellent leave benefits. Land of Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
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Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a motivated individual to join our team as a Paralegal with the Eastern Regional Office located in Champaign, Illinois. In partnership with the United Way of Champaign County, the ERO screens clients for public benefits eligibility such as TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, and Social Security/SSI Disability. The Paralegal will be instrumental in working with clients to assess eligibility, file applications, and pursue appeals, as needed.
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed to providing justice for those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Communicate with clients, attorneys, and others
Obtain and review medical records
Maintain case notes and time entries in case management system
Type legal documents and correspondence
Electronically file applications and documents
Work with attorneys on complex cases
Other duties as assigned
Compensation $47,500 - $68,500 (depending on experience). Excellent insurance and retirement benefits; excellent leave benefits. Land of Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
lincolnlegal.org
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