Paralegal II, Trials

Full-time

No

Summary:

The Legal Aid Society is seeking a full-time Paralegal II for their Criminal Defense Practice in Staten Island. The role will involve providing client services and supporting attorneys with case preparation and research. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with experience in advocacy for low-income individuals. The salary range for this position is $54,975 to $79,308, and benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and more. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, The Legal Aid Society is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Interested applicants can apply online through the LAS Recruitment Portal.

Job Title: Paralegal II, Trials (Staten Island)
Location: Staten Island, NY
Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Department: Criminal Defense Practice
Salary Range: $54,975 to $79,308

Job Description:

The Legal Aid Society is seeking a Paralegal II for their Criminal Defense Practice in Staten Island. The role involves providing client services and supporting attorneys with case preparation and research. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with experience in advocacy for low-income individuals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

- Research, digest, and outline case records
- Draft legal memoranda, pre-trial motions, subpoenas, and orders to produce
- Interview and assess client requests for services
- Second seat trials
- Assist with case preparation for trial and disposition
- Prepare written reports summarizing compiled information
- Obtain and copy court files
- Serve subpoenas and other legal documents
- Assemble court files and materials for trials, appeals, stays, and writs
- Obtain and review client records and determine course of action
- Handle client and agency correspondence in connection with cases
- Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients
- Assist clients in completing forms, releases, and other documents
- Refer clients to outside agencies

Required Documents:

Please submit these documents as a single combined PDF when you apply via the LAS Recruitment Portal:

- Cover Letter
- Resume

Requirements:

- Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people is strongly desired
- Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in legal research
- Proficiency in computer and word processing skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to multi-task
- Some knowledge of New York criminal law and criminal procedures
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

Salary Transparency:

The posting reflects the range of potential salaries for the role. The specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range/ Salary: $54,975 to $79,308

Salary and Benefits:

The leadership of The Legal Aid Society believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for our unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please visit our Careers page for additional information. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants, when and if, an offer is made.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings, and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer:

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Not specified

Health insurance, paid vacation, disability, life insurance, and more.

Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required.

Legal research, case preparation, client services, trial assistance, second seating, court filing, document preparation, record review, client correspondence, advocacy, multi-tasking, language proficiency, computer skills.

Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal.

Qualification and Experience Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

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