Paralegal I – Arraignment

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Job title: Paralegal I – Arraignment
- Department: Criminal Defense Practice
- Location: Brooklyn, NY
- Job type: Full-time, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or until shift is completed
- Salary range: $49,752 to $71,925
- Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance
- Requirements: GED or equivalent work experience, one year of experience in a legal or relevant work environment, fluency in a second language preferred, some college-level work or paralegal training preferred, ability to work in office, courtroom, and other "field" settings, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in computer and word processing, ability to work independently and in a team setting, ability to multi-task
- Responsibilities: Gathering client information in court, interacting with clients and their families, accessing court records and assisting attorneys, conducting criminal history and conflicts checks, preparing written and electronic reports, obtaining and copying court and office files, assembling court files for attorneys, acting as a liaison between attorneys and clients, scanning and uploading court files into databases, performing support staff tasks as needed
- Required documents: Cover letter and resume submitted as a single PDF
- How to apply: All applications must be completed online through the Legal Aid Society Recruitment Portal
- Deadline: 3:00 PM EST on the date listed
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: Prohibits discriminatory employment actions based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, and other protected characteristics.

Not specified

Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more (specific benefits to be discussed during offer)

Fluency in a second language preferred

Legal research, client interaction, court filings, document preparation, case management

GED or equivalent work experience, some college-level work or paralegal training preferred

All applications must be completed online. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Please visit the Careers page on the Legal Aid Society website for current job postings and application instructions. For technical difficulties or questions about the posting, email .

Qualification and Experience GED or equivalent work experience, fluency in a second language preferred, some college-level work or paralegal training preferred

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