Paralegal

Full-time

No

H1: Full Time Paralegal Position at Rural Law Center of New York

H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Rural Communities

The Rural Law Center of New York is seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to join our team and provide high-quality legal assistance to low-income individuals in all 44 of New York state's rural counties. As a non-profit agency, we are dedicated to promoting equal justice under the law and protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals and families.

About the Organization:
- Founded in 1996, the Rural Law Center of New York is a non-profit agency with a main office located in Plattsburgh, New York.
- Our mission is to provide meaningful legal representation to those most in need, making our work very rewarding.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply.

Responsibilities:
- The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation and the ability to prepare documents for submission to the Courts.
- Must be highly organized and able to work both independently and as part of a larger team.
- As a paralegal, you will have the opportunity to use your skills to protect and advocate for our society's most vulnerable members.

Salary and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Our organization offers excellent fringe benefits, including generous leave, health, dental, and optical insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan and Roth IRA, and a great work environment.

Start Date and Application Instructions:
- Start date is flexible.
- Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Heidi Dennis, Executive Director, at .

COVID-19 Considerations:
- All staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Hybrid work opportunities are available, with our main office located in Plattsburgh, NY.

Join our team at the Rural Law Center of New York and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in rural communities. We are dedicated to inclusive hiring and diversity in our work and staff, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Apply now to be a part of our mission to promote equal justice for all.

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Generous leave, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Optical insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, Roth IRA, Great work environment

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Proficient in civil litigation, Document preparation, Organizational skills, Teamwork

Paralegal certificate or degree

Submit cover letter, resume, and references to Heidi Dennis at

Qualification and Experience Paralegal certificate or degree

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