Paralegal - General Practice

Legal Services of the H•Yonkers, NY

30d•$58,862 - $81,221•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 50 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, domestic violence, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more. Our services support almost 600,000 poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney in our seven-county service area. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay. As the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan), LSHV is proud to have handled over 12,000 cases impacting nearly 30,000 household members including 10,000 children last year. LSHV is made up of ten offices, and a dedicated and highly skilled staff of attorneys, paralegals and administrative professionals. Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is dedicated to building a highly skilled workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels supported to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to promoting equity for all, and we continuously review and strengthen our processes and practices to support our staff, clients and the communities we serve. Respect is a cornerstone of relationships among our staff.

Requirements

Associate degree or certification in paralegal studies
Familiarity with Microsoft programs-primarily Word
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable

Responsibilities

Intake- initial interviews and in-depth screening of applicants for eligibility and services
Follow-up investigations for eligible clients
Communicate legal advice and assistance to clients under the supervision of an attorney
Maintenance of a caseload, under the supervision of an attorney
Provide technical and research assistance and other such support to attorneys as approved by the Attorney in Charge or Supervising Attorney
Maintain both physical and electronic files in case management system for clients and applicants for services, and in compliance with funder requirements
Provide information concerning the services the Agency provides to the public
Provide referrals of eligible and ineligible clients to other organizations for assistance
Close files, which includes organizing and uploading appropriate documents to the case management system
Perform translation and interpretation if bilingual
Participate in outreach programs
Acclimate new employees in the program to intake procedures and the services the employer provides to the public