Paralegal - (Lincoln, NE)

Paralegal (Lincoln Health, Education & Law Project)Duties: To provide support to the attorneys by conducting client intakes and inputting client details, communicating with social workers and case managers from various contractual hospitals and clinics, responding to client inquiries, drafting basic estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney and powers of attorney for health care, preparing correspondence and requesting medical records. Coordinating attorney site visit times and outreach schedules. Communicate either orally or in writing with management, members of the firm, partners in statewide network, clients and the public. Applies technical skills and data entry, using firm systems such as Ms word, Ms excel, Outlook and Pika. Calls and screens referrals to determine eligibility and potential conflicts of interest. Relays the legal advice given by an attorney to the client, following up with correspondence when appropriate.