Paralegal Advocate

Position Summary:

New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) seeks a full-time Paralegal Advocate I. The Paralegal Advocate I will have an initial emphasis on work in NHLA’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Project (DVAP), but may eventually work in other practice areas (such as housing or public benefits). NHLA offers comprehensive training for new Paralegal Advocates I, who work as part of collaborative attorney-paralegal teams. The Paralegal Advocate I will have direct responsibility for litigation support on domestic violence and family law cases, including extensive interaction with clients, all under attorney supervision.

Extensive travel throughout New Hampshire is a requirement of this position (mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate is provided). NHLA offers hybrid (remote/in person) work arrangements to interested staff, typically permitting up to two days per week of regularly scheduled remote work after an initial orientation period. Staff members are provided with the necessary equipment (such as laptop computers) to work from their homes.

The desired start date for this position is as soon as possible, ideally by October 26, 2026. The application process and timeline are described below.

NHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies strictly with all federal and state employment laws, as well as our anti-discrimination policy.

• Work as part of the DVAP team to provide legal services to low-income clients in domestic violence protective order and family law cases.
• Provide litigation support under attorney supervision, including extensive client interaction; gathering information and documents; preparing draft correspondence and court papers; and maintaining client files.
• After building relevant expertise, participate in community engagement efforts such as educational presentations and webinars.
• Learn and implement NHLA’s holistic, trauma-informed approach to civil legal aid.

• At least 2 years of post-high school education and/or work experience.
• Prior law-related work experience and/or law-related education, and/or prior work experience providing services to people with low income, and/or prior work experience related to domestic violence, preferred.
• Ability to travel routinely within New Hampshire.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Ability to speak and write another language which is widely spoken in New Hampshire, is a plus. Additional compensation is available for staff members with second language skills who are willing and able to serve as interpreters/translators on occasion.
• Current technology skills and enthusiasm for utilizing technology to facilitate legal work, including familiarity with Office 365 and Adobe.
• Commitment to and interest in expanding knowledge about access to justice and poverty.
• Depending on qualifications and following extensive training, the Paralegal Advocate I may transition to a Paralegal II role, which carries responsibility for handling a caseload with attorney supervision. At least two years of attorney-supervised legal work, plus either a four-year college degree or a two-year college degree in a law-related field, is a requirement for the Paralegal II position.

This is a full-time position. Full-time is defined as 37.5 hours per week. This position is considered non-exempt for the purpose of federal wage/hour law.

The anticipated salary for the position depends on prior law-related work experience, expected to range from $53,500 (for candidates with 0 years of prior law-related work experience) to $58,237 (for candidates with 5 years of prior law-related work experience).…