Paralegal I

The Legal Aid Society • New York, NY

20h

About The Position

The Legal Aid Society has a Paralegal I position available to support the Civil
Practice’s Queens Neighborhood Office. The Paralegal I provides client services
and ensures that clients seeking assistance receive access to available client
services, or if applicable, referral to the appropriate outside agencies. In
addition, the Paralegal Is handle a wide range of tasks that support the office.
The Paralegal I may also have occasional duties at other Legal Aid Society
offices or intake sites.

Requirements

• Eligible candidates must have at least one of the following: A high school diploma / GED
• At least 2 years of work experience
• Strong writing, verbal, and organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn and efficiently use new data management systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people is strongly desired

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a legal or other relevant work (paid or unpaid) environment is highly preferred
• Some relevant college level work and/or paralegal training preferred
• Licensed Notary preferred or willing to become licensed Fluency in Spanish or another language with the ability to provide oral and written translation and interpretation support

Responsibilities

• Data entry and file maintenance using a proprietary case management system, including: Open, update and close case files Maintain and update case details Scan and upload documents Initiate conflict checks Generating routine reports Conducting intake at a courthouse office
• Responsible for record and file management, including archiving cases in Law Manager and managing off-site file storage
• Mail Services: Scan and distribute incoming mail and manage the preparation and sending of outgoing mail Manage court-ordered service of documents via mail, email, and fax
• Messenger assignments that include field delivery/pickups and service of legal papers
• Providing oral and written translation and interpretation support
• Support with client intake, including: Screening / referrals Assist with completing client intake forms and releases Register and schedule clients for appointments and interviews Intermediate conflict checks Unit Law Manager file maintenance and updates Refer clients, when applicable, to outside agencies and services
• Office reception and switchboard coverage, providing general information and assistance to visitors, guests, clients, vendors, etc. Refer clients, when applicable, to outside agencies and services
• Other job band functions as needed

Benefits

• The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.
• The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs.
• employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees