Temporary Paralegal

NYLAG•New York, NY

13d•$67,793 - $72,442•Hybrid

About The Position

LegalHealth, a division of the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), has an opening for a Temporary Paralegal to join one of the longest standing and the largest Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) in the country. This position will start on October 15, 2026 and last through July 12, 2027. LegalHealth partners with a diverse array of medical professionals in 39 hospitals throughout New York to address the health harming legal needs of low-income people with serious health problems. LegalHealth complements health care with legal care – providing free legal services in medical facilities and training healthcare professionals to understand both the legal issues their patients may encounter and the relationship between health and legal advocacy. Using a holistic approach to address Social Drivers of Health, LegalHealth attorneys practice as generalists, representing clients on a myriad of legal matters that are often connected to a diagnosis or chronic health condition. LegalHealth plays a leadership role in the expanding MLP movement, helping others to start or sustain their own MLPs. This position reports to their supervising attorney.

Requirements

2 or 4 year college degree or 2 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to work independently, with a team, and directly with clients.
Ability to handle a high case volume and to interact with a diverse client population in a sensitive and professional manner.
Excellent analytical skills in order to determine whether potential clients have relevant legal issues that the attorney can assist with.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in spoken and written Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting LegalHealth attorneys with a variety of matters, including benefits, housing, employment, immigration, and advance planning.
Provide periodic clinic coverage when available.
Perform direct client intakes with patients referred through our partner hospitals.
Assist clients and attorneys with legal documents and advocacy.
Responsible for some written and oral translations and other language support.
Advocate with government agencies to secure benefits and services, such as Medicaid, Social Security, food stamps, and public assistance.
Represent clients at administrative hearings.