Paralegal

Legal Services of the H•White Plains, NY

9d•$58,662 - $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
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and volunteers
Comfort in interacting with private attorneys, public service attorneys, and court personnel
Capacity to establish priorities, work independently as well as collaboratively, and achieve results
Capability of performing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Mastery in data entry and database maintenance
Competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Proficiency with technology

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of paralegal experience
Spanish Fluency

Responsibilities

Screen and conduct interviews with clients
Conduct follow-up investigations
Maintain physical and electronic case management system files for clients and applicants
Organize clients and volunteers for virtual and in person legal clinics
Maintain records of volunteer hours and case placements
Assist in planning volunteer recognition events
Coordinate LSHV’s volunteer and CLE Programs
Participate in outreach programs
Provide interpretation and translation if bilingual
Provide technical, legal, investigative, research, administrative, and general clerical support
Provide legal information under the supervision of an attorney
Provide general administrative support for all unit activities
Adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, and the highest professional standards