The Legal Aid Society
Paralegal Client Advocate, Incarcerated Client Services Unit
The Legal Aid Society, New York, New York, us, 10261
Description
Overview
The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal Aid Society’s Incarcerated Client Services Unit is seeking three Paralegal Client Advocates for the Incarcerated Persons Hotline ("hotline"), a high-volume phone service available to those in city jails and state prisons, as well as their advocates and loved ones. The Paralegal Client Advocate will perform intakes via the hotline and in-person at Department of Correction facilities and will ensure incarcerated people have access to needed resources, services, and information. The Paralegal Client Advocate will work closely with the hotline managing attorney and a new and growing team of paralegals as well as the Legal Aid Society’s Prisoners’ Rights Project. Qualifications
Required qualifications: Eligible candidates must have at least one of the following: A bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred) A paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program At minimum a high school diploma / GED and 4+ years of legal work experience 4+ years of combined higher education and legal work experience Commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people Excellent writing, verbal, organizational, and computer skills Familiarity with legal research Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently Ability to multitask Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with New York’s criminal legal system, criminal law, and criminal procedures Experience working with incarcerated persons or in correctional facilities Experience working with people affected by trauma Proficiency in languages other than English People from impacted communities are encouraged to apply Formally incarcerated people are encouraged to apply Salary and Benefits
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: $60,033 - $91,932 The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. 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 For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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 and to meeting their needs. All members of our community are expected to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic oppression and to participate in efforts to dismantle bias in all forms.
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The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal Aid Society’s Incarcerated Client Services Unit is seeking three Paralegal Client Advocates for the Incarcerated Persons Hotline ("hotline"), a high-volume phone service available to those in city jails and state prisons, as well as their advocates and loved ones. The Paralegal Client Advocate will perform intakes via the hotline and in-person at Department of Correction facilities and will ensure incarcerated people have access to needed resources, services, and information. The Paralegal Client Advocate will work closely with the hotline managing attorney and a new and growing team of paralegals as well as the Legal Aid Society’s Prisoners’ Rights Project. Qualifications
Required qualifications: Eligible candidates must have at least one of the following: A bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred) A paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program At minimum a high school diploma / GED and 4+ years of legal work experience 4+ years of combined higher education and legal work experience Commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people Excellent writing, verbal, organizational, and computer skills Familiarity with legal research Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently Ability to multitask Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with New York’s criminal legal system, criminal law, and criminal procedures Experience working with incarcerated persons or in correctional facilities Experience working with people affected by trauma Proficiency in languages other than English People from impacted communities are encouraged to apply Formally incarcerated people are encouraged to apply Salary and Benefits
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: $60,033 - $91,932 The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. 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 For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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 and to meeting their needs. All members of our community are expected to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic oppression and to participate in efforts to dismantle bias in all forms.
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