Paralegal, Domestic Violence Program

$56,000 - $65,000/Yr

Brooklyn Legal Services Corp. A

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

1-10 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Paralegal for the Domestic Violence Program at Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A will support staff attorneys in providing legal services to individuals affected by domestic violence. This role involves managing legal and administrative functions, including client communication, case support, and documentation preparation, ensuring the smooth operation of the program.

Responsibilities

• Research cases and legal issues to support client cases and prepare documentation according to established procedures.
• Interview clients and enter cases into the case management system, preparing letters and requests for documents.
• Communicate legal details to clients clearly in the attorney's absence without providing legal consultation or advice.
• Transcribe notes from legal proceedings and meetings with precise terminology and speed.
• Research, retrieve, and update information in clients' case files in both hard files and the case management system.
• Coordinate and confirm deposition schedules with other law firms and field incoming inquiries regarding court-related details.
• Facilitate the timely delivery of legal documents and attend court and administrative hearings as required.
• Respond to clients in a timely and professional manner that best represents BKA and respects the client.
• Maintain an updated and accurate master calendar for the team.
• Attend community group meetings and outreach programs and client meetings as necessary, which may involve evenings and weekends.
• Perform general administrative duties for the team and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) and a minimum of three years legal assistant/paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate (preferred).
• Experience with following court rules, filing court documents, and maintaining litigation files.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with clients of different races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent writing skills in English; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard data management systems required.
• Strong reporting and record-keeping skills, with the ability to synthesize data into clear, readable formats.
• Ability to work strategically within a team structure as well as independently, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines.
• Dependability, good time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to Brooklyn A's mission.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with legal drafting and litigation support.
• Familiarity with case management systems and legal research tools.

Benefits

• 27 days vacation
• Employer paid health insurance
• Employer paid dental insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer contribution to 401(k)