Paralegal I, Criminal Trials Bronx

The Legal Aid Society • New York, NY

3d • $57,090 - $87,619 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal Aid Society has two openings for Paralegal I in its Bronx County office to provide client services. Criminal Defense Practice is the primary public defender in New York City, providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 200,000 people facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges. The Paralegal will provide coverage in the Bronx trial office, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Requirements

• A high school diploma / GED
• At least 2 years of work experience
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to problem-solve and multi-task
• Position may require work in office, courtroom, and other field settings

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NYC public transportation

Responsibilities

• Record case information using manual or electronic means
• Scanning and uploading criminal court files into LAS databases
• Enter and search for data on various databases
• Copy, fax, scan, collate, and batch documents
• Distribute various documents
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports from various databases
• Send and retrieve files from archives
• Update court calendars
• Office filing
• Create and maintain case files
• Provide general information to clients, clients’ families, vendors, and staff
• Messenger assignments
• Sort and deliver mail (may involve going to post office), including UPS/FEDEX, Airborne, etc.
• Work in a courthouse court part gathering client information for the attorneys
• Interact with clients and assist their families by providing case related information
• Access information from court records and assist attorneys
• Receptionist work: answering phones, delivering messages, and routing call to legal staff
• Conduct criminal history and conflicts checks following established protocol
• Prepare written and electronic reports summarizing information complied
• Obtain and copy court and office files
• Assemble court files and materials for attorneys
• Liaison between attorneys and their clients
• Cover arraignments on occasion
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid vacation
• disability
• life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• State and Federal loan forgiveness programs
• assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED