Job Title: Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities: The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting the legal staff of the organization, particularly focusing on the Microenterprise Project. Key responsibilities include: Client Engagement and Intake: - Conduct screenings of applicants for service, determining eligibility and the scope of the client's request through helpline callbacks, in-person clinics, and other intake sources. - Coordinate follow-up services such as appoi
Job Title: Intake Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Assist with clearing and returning calls and emails received through the department hotline and intake email. - Conduct pre-screening of clients for basic eligibility requirements, track contacts made, and collect documents. - Screen clients for eligibility for immigration relief and complete necessary data entry for referrals. - Assist clients in obtaining the documents necessary to apply for relief, fill out appropriate f
Job Title: Paralegal II Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal II position at the organization’s Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) is crucial in supporting holistic, client-centered representation for individuals with misdemeanor and felony convictions. The primary responsibilities include: - Communication and Support: Engage with clients and their families through written correspondence, phone calls, and in-person prison visits. - Record Management: Screen records for completen...
Job Title: Paralegal (Matrimonial Project) Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal for the Matrimonial Project within the Domestic Violence Law Unit (DVLU) at the organization is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. The main duties include: - Conducting comprehensive family, matrimonial, and immigration law intakes with survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and other
Job Title: Training Associate, Legal Services Job Responsibilities: The Training Associate, under the supervision of the Training Manager for Legal Services, is integral to the execution of training and support initiatives for organization members and partner organizations. The Associate is primarily responsible for coordinating trainings through the Immigrant Concerns Training Institute (ICTI). Key responsibilities include: - Coordinating and supporting programs for immig
Job Title: Paralegal Casehandler, Harlem Community Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The role of Paralegal Casehandler at the organization's Civil Practice involves working within the Housing Justice-Tenant Defense Unit at the Harlem Community Law Office. The primary responsibility is to assist individuals and families in Manhattan to avoid imminent eviction. This is achieved through a combination of handling individual cases, collaborating with Housing Staff Attorneys, a
Job Title: Temporary Paralegal Casehandler, Family/Domestic Violence Unit Job Responsibilities: The role of a Temporary Paralegal Casehandler in the Family/Domestic Violence Unit involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting clients who are primarily survivors of domestic violence. The key duties include: - Interviewing clients and providing advice and direct assistance. - Working under the supervision of an attorney to assist clients in uncontested divorces,
Job Title: Temporary Paralegal Casehandler, Immigration Legal Clinic, Immigration Law Unit Job Responsibilities: - Conduct telephone and in-person screenings and intakes for potential clinic clients. - Provide support in compiling application packets, conducting factual and legal research. - Assist with fact development by meeting with clients, contacting family members abroad, and gathering information and documentation from clients and appropriate agencies. - Interview, as
Job Title: Temporary Paralegal Casehandler, Immigration Legal Clinic, Immigration Law Unit Job Responsibilities: - Conduct telephone and in-person screenings and intakes for potential clinic clients. - Provide support in compiling application packets and conducting factual and legal research. - Assist with fact development by meeting with clients, contacting family members abroad, and gathering information and documentation from clients and appropriate agencies. - Interview,
Job Title: Rapid Response Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Rapid Response Paralegal will support the work of the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC) under the supervision of an attorney. Primary responsibilities include: - Conducting pre-screening of clients for basic eligibility requirements. - Tracking contacts made and collecting documents. - Screening clients for eligibility for immigration relief and relaying advice from attorneys. - Assisting clients in obtai
Job Title: Paralegal - Detained Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal at the organization is tasked with supporting the delivery of legal services through various case support tasks in coordination with attorneys. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and filling out immigration and other standard forms. - Drafting affidavits and basic motions, and assisting with hearing and interview preparation. - Maintaining case files and data entry in the case managem
Job Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Support the delivery of legal services through various case support tasks in coordination with attorneys. - Conduct client intakes, legal research, and preparation of immigration forms. - Draft affidavits, maintain files and data, and prepare for hearings. - Provide social services referrals and perform other related duties. - Conduct client phone screenings, intake interviews, and know-your-rights presentations. - Draft intake me
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Litigation Paralegal at the organization is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and litigation support throughout all phases of the litigation process. This includes but is not limited to: Litigation Support Duties (70%): - Formatting, proofreading, and fact-checking documents for court filings. - Generating tables of contents and authorities, assembling exhibits, appendices, and other materials fo
Job Title: Senior Litigation Assistant, Clean Energy Program Job Responsibilities: The Senior Litigation Assistant in the Clean Energy Program will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support services to a team of attorneys engaged in promoting the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. The responsibilities include: - Preparation and editing of legal documents for filing, ensuring compliance with court rules, and managing both paper and electronic fil
Job Title: Senior Litigation Assistant, Clean Energy Program Job Responsibilities: The Senior Litigation Assistant will be a vital part of the Clean Energy Program, providing essential administrative and litigation support to a team of approximately thirty attorneys. These attorneys are actively engaged in legal practices across state and federal courts as well as before energy regulators nationwide, all aiming to facilitate a transition to clean energy. The role involves se
Paralegal I (Citywide) #24-167 New York, New York, United States Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 12, 2025 Job Description **Members Only** has Paralegal I positions available to support the Civil Practice office citywide. The Paralegal I provides client services and ensures that clients seeking assistance receive access to available client services, or if applicable, referral to the appropriate outside agencies. In addition, the Paralegal I handles a wide ra
Job Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal at the organization is tasked with a variety of responsibilities to support the delivery of legal services. Key responsibilities include: - Providing support to attorneys by conducting legal research, filling out immigration benefits and other standard forms, drafting affidavits and basic motions, and assisting with hearing and interview preparation. - Maintaining case files and data entry in the case management datab
Job Title: Paralegal, Domestic Violence Program Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal in the Domestic Violence Program will work closely with staff attorneys to ensure the successful and smooth operation of legal and administrative functions. Responsibilities include: - Researching cases and legal issues under attorney supervision to support client cases and preparing appropriate documentation according to established procedures. - Interviewing clients, entering cases into
Job Title: Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: - Conduct client intake interviews, provide advice, and direct assistance, and assess requests for services. - Represent clients at administrative hearings at relevant forums like HRA. - Obtain rent arrears and ongoing rental assistance through programs such as FHEPS. - Handle a high volume of individual cases and respond to the needs of community-based organizations. - Collaborate with s
Job Title: Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal Casehandler is tasked with managing their own caseload while collaborating with Housing Staff Attorneys to address benefits and advocacy issues. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting client intake interviews, providing advice and direct assistance, and evaluating service requests. - Representing clients at administrative hearings with the Human Resources Administration
Job Title: Paralegal I, Immigration Law Unit Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal I position at the organization is designed to support the Civil Practice’s Immigration Law Unit. The primary responsibilities include: - Law Manager data entry and maintenance: - Opening and closing cases - Maintaining and updating case details - Scanning files - Initiating conflict checks - Generating routine reports - Managing records and files, including archiving cases in Law Manage...
Paralegal I (Citywide) #24-167 New York, New York, United States Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 12, 2025 Job Description **Members Only** has Paralegal I positions available to support the Civil Practice office citywide. The Paralegal I provides client services and ensures that clients seeking assistance receive access to available client services, or if applicable, referral to the appropriate outside agencies. In addition, the Paralegal I handles a wide ra
Job Title: Rapid Response Intake Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Rapid Response Intake Paralegal will be an integral part of the immigration Rapid Response team, offering essential representation and support to community members detained by ICE and those with final orders of removal. This role includes close collaboration with immigration organizers and full integration into the team's immigration practice. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting comprehensive screen
Job Title: Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal Casehandler in the Housing Justice Tenant Defense Unit of the organization is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at assisting individuals and families to prevent eviction and resolve benefits and advocacy issues. The essential duties and responsibilities include: - Conducting intake and client interviews, providing advice and direct assistance, and assessing re
Job Title: Criminal Defense Practice Legal Administrator Job Responsibilities: The Criminal Defense Practice Legal Administrator supports the Criminal Defense Practice by performing a variety of tasks crucial to the operation and success of the department. Key responsibilities include: - Communicating with clients about significant case updates, such as court appearances, missed appearances, changes in court dates, reassignment of counsel, and case closings. - Arranging for
Job Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The paralegal position at **Members Only** (LSHV) in Yonkers, NY, involves several key responsibilities, primarily providing support to staff attorneys and the office team. The paralegal is tasked with administrative functions that support attorneys, clients, and the office team. These duties include: - Screening clients and conducting in-depth interviews for client intake. - Engaging in follow-up investigations of the client’s legal matte...