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Legal Aid Society Paralegal

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States The Legal Aid Society Full time

The Legal Aid Society seeks a skilled Paralegal to support the Civil Practice office citywide. This role provides client services, ensuring clients receive access to available resources and referrals when necessary. The Paralegal handles a range of tasks that support the office, including occasional duties at other Legal Aid Society offices or intake sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Law Manager data entry and maintenance:
  1. Open and close cases
  2. Maintain and update case details
  3. Scan files
  4. Initiate conflict checks
  5. Generate routine reports
  • Record and file management:
  1. Archive cases in Law Manager
  2. Manage off-site file storage
  • Mail Services:
  1. Scan and distribute incoming mail
  2. Prepare and send outgoing mail
  3. Manage court-ordered service of documents via mail, email, and fax
  • Messenger assignments:
  1. Field delivery/pickups
  2. Service of legal papers
  • Client Support:
  1. Provide oral and written translation and interpretation support
  2. Support with client intake:
  1. Screening/referrals
  2. Assist with completing client intake forms and releases
  3. Register and schedule clients for appointments and interviews
  4. Intermediate conflict checks
  5. Unit Law Manager file maintenance and updates
  6. Refer clients to outside agencies and services when applicable
  • Office Reception and Switchboard Coverage:
  1. General information and assistance to visitors, guests, clients, vendors, etc.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required
  • One year of experience in a legal or other relevant work environment is highly preferred
  • Some relevant college-level work and/or paralegal training preferred
  • Strong writing, verbal, and organization skills
  • Proficiency in word processing and strong computer skills
  • Ability to learn and efficiently use new systems
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends
  • Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people is strongly desired
  • Fluency in Spanish or other languages is highly preferred

Salary Range: $53,295 - $81,795 per annum