Director of Paralegal Services

6-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Director of Paralegal Services - Job Description and Salary Information
H2: Join Our Team at The Legal Aid Society

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- Immediate Opening for Experienced Director of Paralegal Services
- Lead a Dynamic Team of Paralegals in NYC's Primary Public Defender Office
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of Paralegal Services
- Salary Transparency and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Apply Online and Join Our Dedicated Team at The Legal Aid Society

Director of Paralegal Services - Job Description and Salary Information

The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, is seeking a Director of Paralegal Services for our Criminal Defense Practice in New York City. This role offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $155,000 and a generous benefits package. As a leader in the fight for justice, The Legal Aid Society is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and in the representation of our clients.

Job Title: Director of Paralegal Services
Location: New York City
Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Practice: Criminal Defense
Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000

Job Description

As the Director of Paralegal Services, you will oversee a team of over 125 paralegals providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 100,000 individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges in New York City. Your responsibilities will include recruitment, training, and professional development of the paralegal team, as well as developing and implementing policies and protocols for best practices in client representation. You will work closely with the Chief Attorney and other members of the Criminal Defense Practice leadership team to enhance client representation and improve systems and practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Lead the dynamic team of paralegals throughout the Criminal Defense Practice
- Recruit, train, and develop paralegal staff in coordination with HR and Training Units
- Ensure participation in scheduled trainings and encourage professional development
- Maintain statistical reports and monitor work product quality
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices for paralegal staff
- Liaison with Court and other stakeholders to advocate for best practices
- Other duties as assigned

Physical Duties and Work Environment

This role is mostly sedentary, with significant time spent using a computer and monitor. Some travel within NYC to office locations may be required. The work environment is hybrid, with partial telecommuting options available.

Salary Transparency and Benefits

The specific salary offer for this role will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. 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 receiving an offer.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent
- 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience and at least 2 years in a management position
- E-discovery and E-filing experience
- Proficient understanding of criminal legal practice and processes
- Proficiency in computer and electronic data software, case management systems, and Microsoft Suite
- Ability to work independently and implement new procedures
- Dedication to advocacy on behalf of low-income individuals
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values
- Prior supervisory experience and ability to foster teamwork
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- Experience working in a unionized workplace is a plus

Join Our Team at The Legal Aid Society

If you are passionate about social justice and committed to providing holistic, client-centered representation, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Paralegal Services role at The Legal Aid Society. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF through our online recruitment portal. The deadline for this posting is 3:00 PM EST on March 14, 2024.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At The Legal Aid Society, we believe in building a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to understanding the diverse circumstances of our clients and meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of our employees. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and prohibit discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.

How to Apply

All applications must be completed online through our Careers page. We do not accept paper submissions. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email . Join our dedicated team at The Legal Aid Society and make a difference in the fight for justice.

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Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Disability, Life Insurance, Unionized Workplace Benefits

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Recruitment, Training, Professional Development, Supervision, Evaluation, Policies, Protocols, Best Practices, Statistical Reporting, Legal Filings, Information Gathering, Trial Assistance, Post-trial Services, Client Representation, Institutional Knowledge, Long-range Planning, Relationship Management, Advocacy, E-discovery, E-filing, Criminal Legal Practice, Evidence Collection, Discovery Organization, Court Filings, Computer Proficiency, Electronic Data Management, File Sharing, Case Management Systems, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Suite, Independent Work, Initiative, Dedication, Commitment, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Teamwork, Oral and Writing Skills, Performance Management, Unionized Workplace, Strategic Planning, Metrics, Salary Negotiation, Benefits Package, Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Disability, Life Insurance, Zealous Advocacy, Respect, Access to Justice, Excellent Representation, Client-oriented Defense, Technical Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or Equivalent

All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal. Please visit the Legal Aid Society Careers page for instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions, please contact .

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or Equivalent, 6+ Years of Experience as a Litigation Paralegal, 2+ Years of Experience in a Management Position, E-discovery and E-filing Experience, Proficiency in Criminal Legal Practice and Processes, Computer and Electronic Data Management Skills, Dedication and Commitment to Advocacy, Ability to Build Relationships, Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Prior Supervisory Experience, Teamwork Skills, Excellent Communication Skills, Strategic Planning Experience, Unionized Workplace Experience

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