Paralegal Advocate I

Job overview

The Paralegal Advocate I role is hybrid in New Hampshire, with an office base in Manchester, Claremont, or Berlin, depending on the candidate’s preference. Compensation is $53,500–$58,237 annually for candidates with zero to five years of prior law-related work experience; higher salary is available for more than five years. New Hampshire Legal Assistance is a statewide nonprofit law firm serving low-income and older people with civil legal problems. The role supports intake and case acceptance through client interviews, document review, and advice under attorney supervision. Working with attorney-paralegal teams, the advocate helps identify appropriate cases, maintains organized files, and contributes to civil legal aid across practice areas, initially focused on housing and public benefits.

What you'll do

• Interview potential clients
• collect and review documents
• collaborate with project directors to identify cases for representation or other extended services
• advise clients and draft correspondence under attorney supervision after training
• maintain digital and paper files
• participate in interdisciplinary civil legal aid teams
• learn and apply a holistic, trauma-informed approach
• maintain confidentiality and other ethical responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paralegal advocate i

civil legal aid

client intake

housing law

public benefits

attorney-paralegal team

hybrid

manchester nh

claremont nh

berlin nh

new hampshire legal assistance

$53,500–$58,237 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Why this role

The posting offers hybrid work, typically up to two regularly scheduled remote days per week after orientation. Occasional travel throughout New Hampshire is required. At least two years of post-high-school education and/or work experience is required.

About the employer

New Hampshire Legal Assistance is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Legal Services. Sector: 54.