Director of Paralegal Services

6-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Director of Paralegal Services
Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Department: Criminal Defense Practice
Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $125,000 to $155,000
Experience: Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent; 6+ years as a litigation paralegal with 2 years in a management position or equivalent experience; e-discovery and e-filing experience required
Employment Type: Full-time
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST on March 14, 2024

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage a team of over 125 paralegals in the Criminal Defense Practice
- Recruit, train, and develop paralegal staff
- Maintain statistical reports and metrics for workload distribution and quality of work
- Develop and implement policies and protocols for paralegal staff
- Liaison with court and other stakeholders to advocate for best practices in paralegal services
- Participate in long-range planning and objectives to improve systems and practices
- Foster teamwork and professional development within the team

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent
- 6+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with at least 2 years in a management position or equivalent experience
- E-discovery and e-filing experience required
- Proficient understanding of criminal legal practice and processes
- Proficiency in computer software and case management systems
- Dedication to advocacy for low-income individuals
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values
- Prior supervisory experience and ability to provide performance feedback
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience working in a unionized workplace is a plus

Salary Transparency:

The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $155,000. The specific salary offer will be based on candidate qualifications and collective bargaining agreements for unionized roles.

Benefits:

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants upon offer of employment.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to understand and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees. Our success depends on the efforts of everyone on our team.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted online through the LAS Recruitment Portal. Please visit our Careers Page for current job postings and application instructions. For technical difficulties or questions, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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Recruitment, Training, Professional Development, Client Services, Legal Filings, Information Gathering, Litigation, Sentencing Advocacy, Trial Assistance, Post-Trial Services, Policies, Protocols, Best Practices, Statistical Reporting, Workload Distribution, Career Development, Supervision, Evaluation, Action Plans, Third-Party Vendor Liaison, Court Liaison, Hybrid Work Environment, E-Discovery, E-Filing, Criminal Legal Practice, Evidence Collection, Discovery Organization, Court Filings, Computer Skills, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Suite, Independent Work, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Union Experience, Leadership, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Zealous Advocacy, Access to Justice, Excellent Representation, Client Relationship Building, Understanding Client Needs, Online Application Process, Technical Support, Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discriminatory Employment Practices

Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent.

All applications must be completed online via the LAS Recruitment Portal. Please visit the Careers page for current job postings and application instructions. For technical difficulties or questions, email .

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent, 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience, at least 2 years in a management position or related experience, E-Discovery and E-Filing experience, knowledge of criminal legal practice and processes, proficient in computer and electronic data software, ability to work independently and implement new procedures, dedication to advocacy for low-income individuals, ability to build relationships with stakeholders, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, prior supervisory experience, ability to foster teamwork, excellent communication skills, proven track record in strategic planning and progress measurement, experience in a unionized workplace a plus.

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