Paralegal II – Trial Office & Detention Center

Full-time

No

Paralegal II – Trial Office & Detention Center #24-64

Organization: Legal Aid Society
Job Title: Paralegal II – Trial Office & Detention Center
Experience: Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school, Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or satisfactory completion of a comprehensive in-house training course appropriate to practice area
Salary Range: $55,525 to $79,308
Location: Manhattan - Criminal Defense Practice Office
Department: Criminal Defense Practice
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST, April 25, 2024

The Legal Aid Society is seeking a full-time Paralegal II to work in the Manhattan trial office and as an alternate at the Manhattan Detention Center. This position will involve providing client services and outreach in the Criminal Defense Practice, with a focus on criminal law and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or satisfactory completion of a comprehensive in-house training course appropriate to the practice area. Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills are required, as well as proficiency in legal research and computer skills. The ability to work independently and in a team setting, as well as multi-task, is essential. Some knowledge of New York criminal law and procedures is preferred, and proficiency in languages other than English is desirable but not required.

The Legal Aid Society is committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent, and offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance. Salaries for unionized roles are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its work culture and is dedicated to building strong professional relationships with clients and understanding their diverse circumstances.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF through the LAS Recruitment Portal. The deadline for applications is 3:00 PM EST on April 25, 2024. Please note that only online applications will be accepted and that technical difficulties or questions should be directed to .

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, and prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment of employees and applicants based on race, color, religion or creed, size, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, 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.

H1: Paralegal II – Trial Office & Detention Center #24-64
H2: Join Our Team as a Paralegal II in Manhattan

Bullet Points:
- Full-time Paralegal II position in the Manhattan trial office and as an alternate at the Manhattan Detention Center
- Provide client services and outreach in the Criminal Defense Practice
- Paralegal certificate, Bachelor's degree, or in-house training course required
- Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy for low-income individuals preferred
- Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills required
- Proficiency in legal research and computer skills necessary
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting, as well as multi-task
- Knowledge of New York criminal law and procedures preferred
- Proficiency in languages other than English desirable, but not required
- Salary range: $55,525 to $79,308
- Generous benefits package offered, including health insurance and paid vacation
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in work culture
- Online applications only, deadline April 25, 2024
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on various characteristics

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Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance

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

Legal research, writing, verbal communication, organizational skills, proficiency in computer and word processing, multi-tasking, knowledge of New York criminal law and procedures, proficiency in languages other than English (desirable)

Paralegal certificate from ABA accredited school, Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or completion of in-house training course

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

Qualification and Experience Paralegal certificate from ABA accredited school, Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or completion of in-house training course

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