Paralegal, LEAP (50369)

Description

• Maintain the office court calendar for upcoming appearances and hearings, using various databases including E-courts
• Assist attorneysand clients in attaining outstanding repairs during litigation and after Court agreements or decisions; assist with drafting requests for inspection and conducting site visits to monitor access for repairs/ document observations
• Assist in identifying, advocating, and/or initiating building-wide repair resolution in conjunction with RiseBoro Tenant Organizer's possible Post Office runs
• Conduct legal research as needed
• Advocate on behalf of clients with social service organizations, governmental agencies, and other third parties to obtain needed services and benefits, etc.
• Facilitate and/or assist with evening Tenant’s Rights Workshops for Program participants and the community at large
• Requisition and obtain certified copies of documentary evidence from Courts, and Administrative Agencies as needed
• Attend staff or other meetings as designated
• Act as primary contact for clients from intake to case resolution and interpret for clients/attorneys as needed
• Update client tracking database, case monitoring, and other miscellaneous data entry assignments, as needed
• Prepare, organize and file correspondence documents, including Court documents as necessary
• Draft, review, and/or assemble routine legal and litigation documents, including subpoenas, affidavits, pleadings, Orders to Show Cause, motions, etc.
• Assist attorneys in preparing witnesses and other materials for cases or trial
• Assist attorneys with coordinating and facilitating compliance with vacating and payment deadlines, along with compliance with probationary agreements

Requirements

• Ability to problem-solving as needed
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, Courts, and legal procedures preferred
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Associate’s Degree plus 2 years of experience in legal services required
• Knowledge of NYC Housing Court, entitlements, and rental assistance programs preferred
• Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree or Juris Doctor preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others as a team
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working in non-profit organizations preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, document scanning, and email communication required
• Willing to work with and support marginalized populations, such as people at-risk of homelessness, and immigrant communities
• Bilingual: Spanish, Patois, Haitian-Creole, French-Creole preferred
• A minimum of 2 years working in a legal office setting
• Strong writing, communication, and advocacy skills; possess an entrepreneurial spirit

Benefits

• Pre-screen potential cases through court-administered legal services programs

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance