Staff Paralegal – Eviction Prevention Unit
Legal Assistance Of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY)
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bath • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $38,670 - $69,620 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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, including obtaining eligibility and compliance documentation.
- Interview clients and investigate their legal issues.
- Assist clients with accessing and maintaining benefits and resources related to housing stability, including applying for public and/or emergency assistance, accessing resources to pay rental arrears, recertification of income for subsidized housing, and securing funds to pay utility arrears.
- Provide litigation support to attorneys, including assisting attorneys in preparing cases for court, conducting legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents, and corresponding with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and agencies.
- Build and maintain relationships with court staff, community groups, and partner agencies.
- Participate in eviction prevention outreach providing legal information and legal education to our community partners and the public.
Requirements
- Paralegal Certification, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with courses in paralegal studies, and/or at least 2 years of experience working as a paralegal under the supervision of an attorney.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting individuals and communities facing economic and institutional barriers to legal access.
- Reliable transportation for travel to visit clients, attend court appearances at remote sites, file documents, and attend outreach activities, in Allegany and Steuben counties.
Benefits
- 94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
- 100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
- 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
- 100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability
- 100% Employer paid Long-term Disability
- Vision Insurance
- 20 Paid Vacation days per year
- 12 Sick days per year
- 5 Personal days per year
- 13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
- 35-Hour Work Week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchdrafting legal documentsclient file managementeligibility documentationcompliance documentationlitigation supportinterviewing clientsinvestigating legal issuesbenefits assistanceoutreach activities
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunicationorganizational skillscommitment to community supportreliability
Certifications
Paralegal Certification