Paralegal I, Criminal Trials Manhattan

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 one opening for Paralegal I in its New York 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 Manhattan 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