Paralegal I, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU)

About the role

The Criminal Practice of The Legal Aid Society has openings for one Paralegal I position in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit, Bronx office. The Paralegal I will work with a team that represents clients accused of violating their conditions of release at parole revocation hearings and recognizance hearings in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens courts as well as other NYC-located offices and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update case data on case management systems and SharePoint
• Messenger assignments and receptionist work: answering phones, delivering messages and routing calls to legal staff
• Copy, fax, scan, collate and batch documents
• Distribute various documents
• Enter and search data on various databases
• Generate daily, weekly and monthly reports from case management systems and various databases
• Update court calendars
• Send and retrieve files from archives
• Perform all word processing as needed
• Catalogue and update library materials
• Office filing and create and maintain case files
• Sort and deliver mail (may involve going to the post office), including UPS/FEDEX, Airborne, etc.
• Preparation and delivery of court filings
• Provide general information to clients, clients’ families, vendors and staff
• Review, code and process documents as needed
• Ensure that court offices are organized and well stocked with supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must have at least one of the following:
  • A high school diploma / GED
  • At least 2 years of work experience
• Proficiency in word processing and computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, communications and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to work in a team setting

Preferred qualifications

• Fluency in a second language common to our client population preferred

Salary

The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range: $57,090 – $87,619

Benefits

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice.

Work Authorization

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)