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Paralegal, Family Defense Practice

3 months ago

Brooklyn, United States Brooklyn Defender Services Full time

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks Paralegals to join the Family Defense Practice (FDP).

BDS is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters. Our work with clients is focused on the intersection of the legal systems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown people living below the poverty level in Brooklyn.

BDS represents thousands of people each year who have diverse, complex, and multi-faceted legal needs. In addition to a zealous legal defense, our interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, social workers and advocates provide a wide range of legal and advocacy services, including housing, public benefits, education, and employment issues.

BDS’ Family Defense Practice (FDP) is the primary provider of legal representation for parents and caretakers who are facing an ACS investigation or prosecution in Brooklyn Family Court.

The Paralegal will join a team of FDP paralegals and work under the supervision of the Manager of Paralegal and Administrative Support. Paralegals will also work under the supervision of attorneys for specific assignments.

**Responsibilities**:

- Draft written motions and petitions as well as other legal documents.
- Interview clients and prepare client affidavits and have them review and sign.
- Summarize transcripts, case records, and medical and mental health records.
- Staff Family Court intake shifts, which involves conducting interviews of clients during the intake process.
- Conduct legal research for attorneys.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years’ work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
- Ability to take responsibility for multiple assignments at the same time, ensuring that all tasks are completed fully and timely including emergency requests.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and an efficient, organized work style.
- Passion for Brooklyn Defender Services’ mission.

**Position Information**:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, salaried position. The normal schedule is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The position is based at BDS’s offices, located in Downtown Brooklyn. There is a three-day per week in-person requirement for this position.

BDS determines salary based on education and experience. For this position there is a salary range from $51,880 - $77,880 based on the applicants experience and education. BDS also offers comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, short-term disability and life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution, pre-tax commuter benefit, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, and above-average vacation, sick, holiday, family, and medical leave policies.

**Application Instructions