Paralegal, Housing Unit

1-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal, Housing Unit (Job#64_2023) - Legal Services NYC

Bronx Legal Services, a program of Legal Services NYC, is seeking a Paralegal to work in our Housing Unit’s Universal Access to Counsel (UAC). This position is responsible for providing legal assistance to all tenants facing eviction in court.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with tenants, lawyers, the court, and community partners
- Provide litigation support in eviction defense and affirmative cases
- Conduct client interviews and assist in advocacy with housing-related benefits and programs
- Research and investigate tenant claims and defenses
- Conduct community education and outreach at off-site locations
- Assist in administrative work of the UAC, including screening tenants for eligibility and ensuring grant/data compliance

Experience & Qualifications:

- Experience working with diverse low-income communities
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interviewing, writing, and communication skills
- College degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Experience entering and tracking information in electronic formats and running reports
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with housing law or landlord/tenant issues is a plus
- Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by Bronx residents is preferred

Salary & Benefits:

- Salary based on collective bargaining agreement
- Excellent health and dental insurance
- Employer contribution to pre-tax 403(b) pension plan
- Generous leave time

How to Apply:

To apply for the position, send a cover letter, resume, names of three references, and one recent writing sample via e-mail to Sandra Sanchez, . Please include “Paralegal, Housing UAC” in the subject line. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are core values of Bronx Legal Services. We strive to create an accepting, responsive, safe, and fair workplace with a diverse staff at every level. We welcome and encourage people of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, and transgender people, and persons over 40 to apply for this position.

All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date Covid-19 vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

Salary Range (Based on years’ experience):

- 1-10 years: $51,883 - $64,096
- 11-20 years: $65,124 - $73,922
- 21+ years: $76,723 - $83,706

Paralegal, Housing Unit (Job#64_2023) - Legal Services NYC

Bronx Legal Services, a program of Legal Services NYC, is seeking a Paralegal to join our Housing Unit’s Universal Access to Counsel (UAC) team. This position is responsible for providing legal assistance to all tenants facing eviction in court.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with tenants, lawyers, the court, and community partners
- Provide litigation support in eviction defense and affirmative cases
- Conduct client interviews and assist in advocacy with housing-related benefits and programs
- Research and investigate tenant claims and defenses
- Conduct community education and outreach at off-site locations
- Assist in administrative work of the UAC, including screening tenants for eligibility and ensuring grant/data compliance

Experience & Qualifications:

- Experience working with diverse low-income communities
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interviewing, writing, and communication skills
- College degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Experience entering and tracking information in electronic formats and running reports
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with housing law or landlord/tenant issues is a plus
- Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by Bronx residents is preferred

Salary & Benefits:

- Salary based on collective bargaining agreement
- Excellent health and dental insurance
- Employer contribution to pre-tax 403(b) pension plan
- Generous leave time

How to Apply:

To apply for the position, send a cover letter, resume, names of three references, and one recent writing sample via e-mail to Sandra Sanchez, . Please include “Paralegal, Housing UAC” in the subject line. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are core values of Bronx Legal Services. We strive to create an accepting, responsive, safe, and fair workplace with a diverse staff at every level. We welcome and encourage people of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, and transgender people, and persons over 40 to apply for this position.

All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date Covid-19 vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

Salary Range (Based on years’ experience):

- 1-10 years: $51,883 - $64,096
- 11-20 years: $65,124 - $73,922
- 21+ years: $76,723 - $83,706

Paralegal, Housing Unit (Job#64_2023) - Legal Services NYC

Bronx Legal Services, a program of Legal Services NYC, is seeking a Paralegal to join our Housing Unit’s Universal Access to Counsel (UAC) team. This position is responsible for providing legal assistance to all tenants facing eviction in court.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with tenants, lawyers, the court, and community partners
- Provide litigation support in eviction defense and affirmative cases
- Conduct client interviews and assist in advocacy with housing-related benefits and programs
- Research and investigate tenant claims and defenses
- Conduct community education and outreach at off-site locations
- Assist in administrative work of the UAC, including screening tenants for eligibility and ensuring grant

Not specified.

Excellent health and dental insurance, employer contribution to pre-tax 403(b) pension plan, generous leave time.

Spanish or another language commonly spoken by Bronx residents preferred.

College degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Send a cover letter, resume, names of three references, and one recent writing sample via e-mail to Sandra Sanchez at . Please include "Paralegal, Housing UAC" in the subject line.

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