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New York Civil Liberties Union · 1 week ago

Bilingual Paralegal (Spanish/English)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. The organization is seeking a full-time paralegal to assist its attorneys involved in civil rights and civil liberties litigation, based in their New York City office.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and execute filings of a variety of legal documents, including briefs, motions, court forms, petitions, subpoenas, and discovery documents

Maintain electronic and paper case files, including pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other materials

Communicate/coordinate with clients, court personnel, co-counsel, partner organizations, etc

Draft and mail correspondence, declarations, notices, and various court/legal documents

Manage logistics for depositions, oral arguments, court hearings, and other events

Assist attorneys with legal and other research, including cite-checking and Internet searches

Support various investigatory, research, advocacy, and case-related projects as needed

Take minutes, assist with scheduling, help with word processing, and carry out other general clerical and administrative duties

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeLegal research toolsBilingual (Spanish/English)Microsoft Office SuiteLegal case management softwareCommunication skillsTime managementConfidentialityProblem-solvingTeamwork