Legal Assistance Of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) ยท 1 month ago
Temporary Staff Housing Paralegal - Ithaca
Ithaca, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$39K/yr - $70K/yrLegal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is currently hiring a temporary staff paralegal to support their eviction prevention grant. The role involves providing legal services related to eviction, client intake, advocacy for public benefits, and litigation support.
Law EnforcementLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Communicate with clients about their needs and our services
Screen phone, in-person, and online applications for legal services and intake eligible clients
Make referrals to other providers and agencies for assistance
Create and maintain client files, both physically and electronically
Obtain eligibility and compliance documentation
Assist clients in applying for housing and for public benefits and other assistance related to housing stability
Assist clients with additional civil legal problems that impact housing outcomes, including increasing resources available to pay rent and addressing problems that affect housing stability
Advocate with community and governmental agencies regarding access to funds for and related to eviction prevention, and assist clients in collecting and providing information required to secure these funds
Assist clients in preventing utility shut-offs and securing funds to pay utility arrears
Assist clients in maintaining benefits, including recertification of income for subsidized housing
Visit courts to review files and share information about our services with potential clients
Visit facilities for unhoused individuals and families to share information about our services and assist clients in accessing housing, benefits and other services
Support the litigation efforts of our staff attorneys including assisting attorneys with preparing cases for court
Draft correspondence and documents
Participate in eviction prevention outreach and legal education activities to our community partners and the public
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree, and/or relevant work experience
Demonstrated commitment to supporting individuals and communities facing economic and institutional barriers to legal access
Reliable transportation for travel to courts, community agencies, and outreach events, some of which may be located outside the county in which the paralegal's office is located
Strong and proactive problem-solving abilities, time management, and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Experience with the use of trauma informed care practices
Excellent use of Google Drive/GSuite, Word, Excel, and database programs
Passion for social justice and commitment to the mission of LawNY
Preferred
Prior experience supporting clients and communities facing intersecting economic and social barriers
Experience working with our client communities
Fluency in a language other than English that is spoken by our clients
Benefits
94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
20 Paid Vacation days per year
12 Sick days per year
13.5 Holidays
35-Hour Work Week
Company
Legal Assistance Of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY)
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
Founded in 1968
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase