Paralegal I (Citywide)

$53,295 - $81,795/Yr

Legal Aid Society - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The Paralegal I position at The Legal Aid Society is designed to support the Civil Practice office citywide by providing essential client services and ensuring access to available resources. This role involves a variety of tasks including data entry, record management, client intake support, and communication with clients and external agencies. The Paralegal I may also be required to perform duties at different Legal Aid Society offices or intake sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Open and close cases in Law Manager
• Maintain and update case details
• Scan files and initiate conflict checks
• Generate routine reports
• Manage record and file management, including archiving cases
• Scan and distribute incoming mail
• Prepare and send outgoing mail
• Manage court-ordered service of documents
• Perform messenger assignments for field delivery and service of legal papers
• Provide oral and written translation and interpretation support
• Assist with client intake, including screening and referrals
• Help complete client intake forms and releases
• Register and schedule clients for appointments and interviews
• Conduct intermediate conflict checks
• Maintain and update Unit Law Manager files
• Refer clients to outside agencies and services when applicable
• Provide office reception and switchboard coverage
• Perform other job band functions as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• One year of experience in a legal or 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 and 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

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in Spanish or other languages is highly preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid vacation
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Loan repayment assistance for New York residents