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RiseBoro Community Partnership · 2 months ago

Paralegal, LEAP (50369)

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

2+ years exp

RiseBoro Community Partnership is dedicated to providing high-quality, free legal services to low-income residents. The Paralegal will work alongside LEAP staff attorneys to assist tenants facing eviction and displacement, ensuring they receive the necessary legal support and advocacy.

CharityEducationNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Pre-screen potential cases through court-administered legal services programs

Assist attorneys with coordinating and facilitating compliance with vacating and payment deadlines, along with compliance with probationary agreements

Act as primary contact for clients from intake to case resolution and interpret for clients/attorneys as needed

Prepare, organize and file correspondence documents, including Court documents as necessary

Requisition and obtain certified copies of documentary evidence from Courts, and Administrative Agencies as needed

Draft, review, and/or assemble routine legal and litigation documents, including subpoenas, affidavits, pleadings, Orders to Show Cause, motions, etc

Conduct legal research as needed

Maintain the office court calendar for upcoming appearances and hearings, using various databases including E-courts

Update client tracking database, case monitoring, and other miscellaneous data entry assignments, as needed

Assist attorneys and clients in attaining outstanding repairs during litigation and after Court agreements or decisions; assist with drafting requests for inspection and conducting site visits to monitor access for repairs/ document observations

Assist attorneys in preparing witnesses and other materials for cases or trial

Advocate on behalf of clients with social service organizations, governmental agencies, and other third parties to obtain needed services and benefits, etc

Facilitate and/or assist with evening Tenant’s Rights Workshops for Program participants and the community at large

Attend staff or other meetings as designated

Assist in identifying, advocating, and/or initiating building-wide repair resolution in conjunction with RiseBoro Tenant Organizer's possible Post Office runs

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchDocument preparationBilingual communicationMS Office proficiencyLegal proceduresAdvocacy skillsMultitaskOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

A minimum of 2 years working in a legal office setting

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong writing, communication, and advocacy skills; possess an entrepreneurial spirit

Ability to work independently and collaborate with others as a team

Ability to problem-solving as needed

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, document scanning, and email communication required

Willing to work with and support marginalized populations, such as people at-risk of homelessness, and immigrant communities

Associate's Degree plus 2 years of experience in legal services required

Preferred

Bilingual: Spanish, Patois, Haitian-Creole, French-Creole preferred

Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, Courts, and legal procedures preferred

Knowledge of NYC Housing Court, entitlements, and rental assistance programs preferred

Experience working in non-profit organizations preferred

Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor's Degree or Juris Doctor preferred

Commitment to RiseBoro's mission, vision, and values

Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

Commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)

Company

RiseBoro Community Partnership

Since 1973, we've offered services designed to support every generation and meet the needs of the communities we serve— Seniors, Housing, Education, Health, and Empowerment.

Founded in 1973

Brooklyn, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://riseboro.org

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