Paralegal

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization Overview:

Brooklyn A is a non-profit organization that has been providing free legal services to low-income residents of Brooklyn since 1968. Our mission is to pursue justice, empowerment, and community development through a variety of legal and advocacy strategies. We collaborate with government officials and community organizations to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions. Our three core programs - Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH) Program, Consumer & Economic Advocacy (CEA) Program, and Community & Economic Development (CED) Program - work together to ensure that basic needs are met and fundamental rights are affirmed for individuals and families in Brooklyn.

Position Overview:

As a Paralegal with the PAH Program, you will work closely with staff attorneys to support the legal and administrative functions of the program. This temporary full-time position will end on June 30, 2024 with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct legal research and prepare documentation for client cases under the supervision of an attorney
- Interview clients and enter cases into the case management system
- Communicate legal details to clients in a clear and precise manner
- Transcribe notes from legal proceedings and meetings
- Maintain and update client case files
- Coordinate deposition schedules and field inquiries regarding court details
- Deliver legal documents and attend court and administrative hearings
- Respond to clients in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain an accurate master calendar for the team
- Attend community meetings and outreach programs
- Perform general administrative duties for the team as assigned

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree and at least one year of legal assistant or paralegal experience
- Paralegal certificate is a plus
- Knowledge of court rules and filing procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals and organizations
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong writing skills in English, proficiency in Spanish is preferred
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong reporting and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependability, good time management, and attention to detail
- Thorough commitment to Brooklyn A's mission

Compensation and Benefits:

- Annual salary of $55,000-$60,000 depending on experience
- 27 days of vacation
- Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contribution to 401(k)

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why your experiences make you a good fit for the role. This position is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days of remote work, and is based in Brooklyn.

At Brooklyn A, we value diversity and are committed to recruiting, supporting, retaining, and promoting a talented and diverse staff. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

position summary:

the paralegal with the pah program will work closely with staff attorneys to ensure the successful and smooth operation of its legal and administrative functions, including client communication and case support, assisting with the drafting of pleadings and papers; case filing; case intake, including with administrative investigations and complaints; records management for the program; case/data tracking; and answering phone calls. job responsibilities:

with the supervision of an attorney, research cases and legal issues to support client cases, and prepare the appropriate documentation according to established procedures;

interview clients and enter cases into the case management system and prepare letters and request documents to prepare clients' cases;?
communicate legal details to clients in a clear and precise manner in attorney's absence without providing legal consultation or advice;
transcribe notes from legal proceedings and meetings on computer from dictation and notation with precise terminology and speed;
research, retrieve and update appropriate information in clients' case files in both hard files and case management system;
coordinate and confirm deposition schedules with other law firms as well as field incoming inquiries regarding court related details;
facilitate the timely delivery of legal documents and attend court and administrative hearings as required;
respond to clients in a timely and professional manner that best represents bka and respect for the client;
maintain an updated and accurate master calendar for the team;
attend community group meetings and outreach programs and client meetings as necessary. qualifications:

a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year legal assistant/paralegal experience; paralegal certificate, a plus;
experience with following court rules, filing court documents and maintaining litigation files;
excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, local organizations, and people in desperate crisis;
demonstrated ability to interact with client/tenants of different races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
excellent writing in english, bi-lingual spanish preferred;
proficiency with ms word, excel and powerpoint and other standard data management systems required, related certifications a plus;

strong reporting and record keeping skills, including the ability to synthesize lots of quantifiable and qualitative data into clear, plain language and readable charts and checklists;
must be able to work strategically within a team structure as well as independently, multi-task and work under tight deadlines;
dependability, good time management and organizational skills and be attentive to detail;
thorough commitment to brooklyn a’s mission. to apply

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location

brooklyn, new york (hybrid)

department

preserving affordable housing program

employment type

full-time short-term

minimum experience

mid-level

compensation

$55,000 - $60,000 dependent on experience

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