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Staff Paralegal- Rochester The candidate will provide support to clients and attorneys, primarily in landlord-tenant matters within the Justice for All Right to Counsel in Evictions Pilot Project. The Project will enable those at-risk of homelessness to maintain their housing and prevent eviction through the provision of legal representation and advocacy. The Project was developed in partnership with a diverse group of community stakeholders as part of the Justice for All initiative. Court scheduling/calendaring. Client screening and intake on-site in Rochester City or other assigned Court, including obtaining documentation and determining eligibility for services. Client interviews and investigation. Assisting attorneys in the preparation of cases, including conducting legal research and preparing drafts of legal documents and memorandum, as permitted by law and ethical considerations. Data collection, data entry and file maintenance. Outreach activities. Relationship-building with court staff, community groups and other stakeholders.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have Bachelor's degree, Associate’s degree, and/or relevant work experience, is required. Applicants must be organized and have excellent interpersonal and writing skills. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to helping poor and disadvantaged people overcome institutional barriers to legal access. Prior experience with low-income and other oppressed communities and clients. Lived experience with our client communities highly desired. Strong problem-solving abilities, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to work under deadline and manage multiple tasks. Ability to empathize and sensitively respond to people in crisis situations. Experience with the use of trauma informed care practices is highly preferred. Excellent use of Google Drive/GSuite, Word, and Excel; database programs a plus. Proficiency in Spanish is an advantage. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work in a fast paced court based environment. Must have the caring, patience, and emotional maturity to help low-income people overcome crisis situations.
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