Paralegal Advocate II

Position Summary

New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) seeks a full-time Paralegal Advocate II with a focus on NHLA’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Project (DVAP). Paralegal Advocates II work as part of collaborative attorney-paralegal teams. After comprehensive training and demonstration of sufficient subject matter knowledge and professional skill, Paralegal Advocates II handle their own caseloads 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.
• Following demonstration of sufficient subject matter knowledge and professional skill, handle a caseload of domestic violence protective order and family law cases under attorney supervision.
• 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.

• A four-year college degree in any field, or a two-year college degree in a law-related field.
• At least two years of work experience under attorney supervision.
• Prior work experience providing services to people with low income preferred.
• Prior work experience related to domestic violence and/or family law 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.

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 $61,342 (for candidates with 2 years of prior law-related work experience) to $72,711 (for candidates with 10 years of prior law-related work experience). Higher salary is available to candidates with more than 10 years of prior law-related work experience.

The position is eligible for the NHLA employee benefits package including medical/dental insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

This position may be based in NHLA’s Manchester, Claremont, or Berlin offices, depending on candidate preference.