Legal Aid Society of Mid New York, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Paralegal
Binghamton, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $56K/yrThe Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals. The Paralegal will support attorneys in landlord-tenant cases, preparing legal documents, conducting client interviews, and performing case research to advocate for individuals facing homelessness.
AdvocacyLaw EnforcementLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Coordinate and maintain schedules for hearings, court appearances, and related deadlines
Conduct applicant screenings in the office and at offsite clinics and courts, gather documentation, and determine eligibility for legal services
Interview clients and witnesses, collect relevant facts, and assist in investigating claims
Assist attorneys with case preparation, including legal research, drafting legal documents and memoranda (within ethical and legal guidelines), and filing documents with local courts
Participate in outreach initiatives, including educational sessions with tenant groups, prospective clients, courts, and community organizations
Collect and input case data into the case management system; maintain accurate paper and electronic files
Record billable time promptly and accurately in the case management system
Work effectively and professionally with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel, and community partners
Travel to courts, clinics, and community events as needed
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Adhere to all Legal Services Corporation (LSC), OTDA, and LASMNY policies, procedures, and grant reporting requirements
Perform other responsibilities as assigned to meet agency needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience
Prior work experience, preferably in a legal setting
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and maintain strong attention to detail
Strong advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing
Ability to work with families in crisis with empathy and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and familiarity with computerized legal research tools
Preferred
Prior experience with housing services or legal aid is preferred but not required
Candidates with lived experience of displacement or housing instability are strongly encouraged to apply
Bilingual or multilingual a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement contributions
Paid leave
Professional development opportunities
Company
Legal Aid Society of Mid New York, Inc.
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
Founded in 1950
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.27MKey Investors
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida CountiesLegal Services Corporation
2024-12-02Grant
2023-11-16Grant· $0.27M
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