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The Criminal Defense Practice has three openings in Brooklyn for full-time Paralegal IIs to provide client services in the Trial offices.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Research, digest, and outline case records (e.g. medical, criminal history, schools, etc.)
- Draft legal memoranda, pre-trial motions, subpoenas, and orders to produce
- Interview and assess client requests for services
- Second seat trials
- Assist with case preparation for trial and disposition
- Prepare written reports summarizing compiled information
- Obtain and copy court files
- Serve subpoenas and other legal documents
- Assemble court files and materials for trials, appeals, stays, and writs
- Obtain and review client records and determine course of action
- Handle client and agency correspondence in connection with cases
- Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients
- Assist clients in completing forms, releases, and other documents
- Refer clients to outside agencies
- Other duties assigned
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school, Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or satisfactory completion of a comprehensive in-house training course appropriate to practice area required
- Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people is strongly desired
- Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in legal research
- Proficiency in computer and word processing skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to multi-task
- Some knowledge of New York criminal law and criminal procedures
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

**SALARY TRANSPARENCY**

**Salary Range/ Salary**:$54,975 - $79,308**

**SALARY AND BENEFITS**

The leadership of The Legal Aid Society believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for our unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please visit our Careers page for additional information. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants, when and if an offer is made.

**Click here to read more about the benefits of working at The Legal Aid Society**

**HIGHER EDUCATION AND LOAN FORGIVENESS**

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.

Additionally, 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. To learn more, click the links below.

**studentaid.gov**

**hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs**

**OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION**

The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

**WORK AUTHORIZATION**

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)

**HOW TO APPLY