Paralegal Client Advocate

3 weeks ago

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

The Paralegal Client Advocate will work with individuals on community supervision to prevent incarceration on parole violations, assist clients in their parole revocation matters, and provide support to the unit's staff attorneys in all phases of parole revocation cases.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interview and assess client requests for services, facilitate referrals to partnering service providers, and provide direct client assistance.
  • Assist attorneys with obtaining and preparing relevant documents for parole revocation hearings and other related proceedings, including conducting legal and factual research.
  • Serve as a critical point of contact for clients, providing extensive advocacy and advising on relevant re-entry services and programs, and advocating for program placement.
  • Correspond with clients, their families, courts, adversaries, and corrections officials to assist in release and re-entry back to the community.
  • Assist clients in navigating all systems of care to ensure their needs are met throughout re-entry.
  • Visit Rikers Island Correctional Facilities and other facilities as needed.
  • Prepare documents for filing and write memoranda and reports.
  • Update information in Law Manager.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • 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 the practice area.
  • Knowledge of New York criminal law and criminal procedure is strongly desired.
  • Notary Public or willingness to become one.
  • Excellent writing and organizational skills.
  • Excellent computer and word processing skills, including Excel.
  • The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
  • Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people and non-citizens.
  • Valid NYS driver's license preferred.
  • Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable.

  • Paralegal Advocate

    4 weeks ago

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

    Job Title: Paralegal Client AdvocateJoin The Legal Aid Society in our mission to provide zealous advocacy and excellent representation to our clients. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal Client Advocate to join our team.About the Role:The Paralegal Client Advocate will work closely with our attorneys and staff to provide support...

  • Paralegal Advocate

    4 weeks ago

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

    Job SummaryThe Paralegal Client Advocate will work with individuals on community supervision to prevent incarceration on parole violations, as well as directly assist clients in their parole revocation matters and secondary legal issues related to parole or post-release supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesInterview and assess client requests for services,...

  • Paralegal Casehandler

    4 weeks ago

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

    Job Title: Paralegal CasehandlerThe Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. Our staff of almost 100 attorneys, social workers, and paralegals across six different projects and initiatives works collaboratively to provide...

  • Client Advocate

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time

    Job Title: Client AdvocateAs a Client Advocate with the City of New York, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional customer service to constituents. Your primary responsibility will be to advocate on behalf of clients who call or write to inquire about their case or services with various DSS/HRA/DHS units.Key Responsibilities:Advocate on behalf...

  • Client Advocate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States State of South Carolina Full time

    Job Title: Client AdvocateWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Client Advocate to join our team at the Department of Mental Health-MHC Catawba. As a Client Advocate, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to individuals with serious mental illnesses.Key Responsibilities:Provide direct services through coaching, mentoring, and...

  • Client Advocate

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time

    Job Title: RAR Client AdvocateJoin the City of New York as a RAR Client Advocate and play a vital role in connecting New Yorkers in need with vital services and programs. As a member of the Office of Constituent Services (OCS), you will serve as the central conduit for requests for reasonable accommodations (RAs) and work closely with various program areas...

  • Paralegal - Consumer Protection Unit

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States NYLAG Full time

    About NYLAGNYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization that advocates for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our mission is to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality.We provide comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact...

  • Paralegal - Consumer Protection Unit

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States NYLAG Full time

    Job Title: Paralegal - Consumer Protection UnitAbout NYLAG:NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization that advocates for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by...

  • Paralegal - Consumer Protection Unit

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States NYLAG Full time

    About NYLAGNYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization that advocates for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and...

  • Paralegal II, Wrongful Conviction Unit

    3 weeks ago

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

    Job DescriptionThe Legal Aid Society is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Wrongful Conviction Unit. As a Paralegal in this unit, you will play a critical role in helping to exonerate individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes.Key Responsibilities:Screen cases of potential clients, draft summaries of findings, and present to the unit with...

  • Paralegal II, Wrongful Conviction Unit Specialist

    3 weeks ago

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

    Job SummaryThe Legal Aid Society is seeking an experienced Paralegal II to join our Wrongful Conviction Unit. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in advocating for individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes.Key ResponsibilitiesScreen cases of potential clients, draft summaries of findings, and present to the unit with recommendations...

  • Client Advocate Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Safe Horizon Full time

    Job Title: Client Advocate SpecialistSafe Horizon is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Client Advocate Specialist to join our team. As a Client Advocate Specialist, you will be responsible for providing crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to victims of domestic violence, crime, and rape/sexual assault.Responsibilities:Provide crisis...

  • Paralegal II, Wrongful Conviction Unit

    4 weeks ago

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

    Job Title: Paralegal II, Wrongful Conviction UnitThe Legal Aid Society is seeking an experienced and skilled Paralegal to join our Wrongful Conviction Unit. As a Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting our attorneys in the reinvestigation of cases, presentations to the Conviction Review Units, and preparation for hearings.Key...

  • Client Advocate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States WTW inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Client Advocate to join our team at WTW inc.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial property and casualty insurance, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service and driving business growth.Key Responsibilities:Support assigned clients with a focus on delivering...

  • Litigation Paralegal

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Trust Point Inc. Full time

    {"title": "Litigation Paralegal", "description": "Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Midtown Manhattan. The successful candidate will have a strong background in litigation support, with a focus on document review, e-discovery, and trial preparation.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform legal research and draft...

  • Paralegal / Senior Paralegal - Asset Management Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States SourcePro Search, LLC Full time

    Job Title: Paralegal / Senior Paralegal - Asset ManagementThe Paralegal/Senior Paralegal will primarily assist with subscription document review duties for the Alternative Investments practice. This role will interact directly with Asset Management Group Partners, Special Counsel, and Associates in New York, Washington, D.C., and London offices, as well as...

  • Paralegal Supervisor

    4 weeks ago

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

    Job Title: Paralegal SupervisorThe Legal Aid Society is seeking a Paralegal Supervisor to provide supervision, training, and oversight of Litigation Assistants and Paralegal II staff within each trial office. The Paralegal Supervisor will work closely with the Director of Paralegal Services to evaluate current paralegal practice and develop new protocols and...

  • Paralegal Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States ExpertHiring Full time

    Job Opportunity: Paralegal ESF7424We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our team at ExpertHiring. As a Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting our client's legal team with family-based petitions, adjustment of status, consular processes, and naturalization procedures.Key Responsibilities:Interview clients to gather information and...

  • Paralegal Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Con Edison Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal Specialist to join our team at Con Edison. The successful candidate will provide support to our legal department, assisting with various tasks and projects.Key Responsibilities:Assist with general litigation, mass torts, and commercial litigation casesConduct research and gather information for legal...

  • Paralegal II, Wrongful Conviction Unit Professional

    3 weeks ago

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

    Job DescriptionThe Legal Aid Society's Wrongful Conviction Unit is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their team. As a Paralegal II, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys in the reinvestigation of cases, presentations to the Conviction Review Units, and preparation for hearings.Key Responsibilities:Screen cases of potential clients,...