About the role

  • Staff Paralegal providing legal support in Fair Housing Unit at LawNY. Responsibilities include client advocacy, litigation support, and community outreach.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to clients and attorneys in fair housing related matters
  • 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
  • Interview clients and investigate their legal issues
  • Assist clients with accessing and maintaining benefits and resources related to housing stability
  • Provide litigation support to attorneys, including conducting legal research and preparing drafts of legal documents
  • Build and maintain relationships with court staff, community groups, and partner agencies
  • Participate in eviction prevention outreach providing legal information and education

Requirements

  • Paralegal Certification
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with courses in paralegal studies
  • 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

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

Job title

Staff Paralegal – Fair Housing

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$38,670 - $69,620 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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