Arraignment Paralegal, Manhattan Trial Office

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The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal Aid Society has one opening for Arraignment Paralegal I in its New York County office to provide client services.

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Legal & ComplianceParalegal

The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal Aid Society has one opening for Arraignment Paralegal I in its New York County office to provide client services. Criminal Defense Practice is the primary public defender in New York City, providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 200,000 people facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges. The Arraignment Paralegal will provide coverage in the Manhattan trial office, Sunday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm), Monday to Wednesday (5 pm – 1:00 am), Friday (5 pm – 1:00 am) or whenever all LAS assigned cases are entered in our case management system (LawManager).

Responsibilities

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→Work in a courthouse court part gathering client information for the attorneys
→Interact with clients and assist their families by providing case related information
→Access information from court records and assist attorneys
→Record case information using manual or electronic means
→Conduct criminal history and conflicts checks following established protocol
→Prepare written and electronic reports summarizing information complied
→Obtain and copy court and office files
→Assemble court files and materials for attorneys
→Liaison between attorneys and their clients
→Scanning and uploading criminal court files into LAS databases

Requirements

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Eligible candidates must have at least one of the following:
- A high school diploma / GED
- At least 2 years of work experience
Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people is strongly desired
One year of experience in a legal or other relevant work (paid or unpaid) environment
Fluency in a second language common to our client population preferred
Some relevant college-level work and/or paralegal training preferred
Position may require work in office, courtroom, and other “field” settings
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient computer and word processing skills
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to multi-task

What We Offer

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The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range: $57,090 - $87,619

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.

studentaid.gov

hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs

WORK AUTHORIZATION

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:

✓Cover Letter

✓Resume