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Paralegal II – Queens Trial Office

Job Description
The Criminal Defense Practice has openings in Queens for a full-time Paralegal II to provide client services in the Trial offices.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Research, digest, and outline case records (e.g. medical, criminal history, schools, etc.)
  • Draft legal memoranda, pre-trial motions, subpoenas, and orders to produce
  • Interview and assess client requests for services
  • Second seat trials
  • Assist with case preparation for trial and disposition
  • Prepare written reports summarizing compiled information
  • Obtain and copy court files
  • Serve subpoenas and other legal documents
  • Assemble court files and materials for trials, appeals, stays, and writs
  • Obtain and review client records and determine course of action
  • Handle client and agency correspondence in connection with cases
  • Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients
  • Assist clients in completing forms, releases, and other documents
  • Refer clients to outside agencies
  • Handle basic correspondence with clients
Required Documents
Please submit these documents as a single combined PDF when you apply via the LAS (Legal Aid Society) Recruitment Portal.
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
Location
Queens - Criminal Defense Practice Office
Requirements
  • Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school, Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or satisfactory completion of a comprehensive in-house training course appropriate to practice area
  • Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people is strongly desired
  • Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in legal research
  • Proficiency in computer and word processing skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Some knowledge of New York criminal law and criminal procedures
  • Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
SALARY TRANSPARENCY
The posting reflects the range of potential salaries for the role. The specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.
 
Salary Range
$50,371 to $71,946

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The leadership of The Legal Aid Society believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for our unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please visit our Careers page for additional information. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants, when and if, an offer is made.
 
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
 The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.
 
COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION
 The Legal Aid Society is taking precautions and implementing safety measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to comply with New York City's requirements concerning Covid-19. All members of the Legal Aid community have a shared responsibility to support and comply with policies and protocols to protect the health and safety of our community. Learn more about our COVID-19 policy by visiting our website.
 
HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings, and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org
 
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