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About the Role
The paralegal is responsible for general practice functions and duties in support of attorneys and clients, acting as case handlers and providing legal advice and services under attorney supervision.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial interviews and in-depth screening of applicants for eligibility and services.
- Perform follow-up investigations for eligible clients.
- Communicate legal advice and assistance to clients under attorney supervision.
- Maintain a caseload under attorney supervision.
- Provide technical and research assistance to attorneys as approved.
- Maintain physical and electronic files in the case management system.
- Provide information about Agency services to the public.
- Refer eligible and ineligible clients to other organizations for assistance.
- Close files, including organizing and uploading documents to the case management system.
- Perform translation and interpretation if bilingual.
- Participate in outreach programs.
- Acclimate new employees to intake procedures and services.
Requirements
- Associate degree or certification in paralegal studies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft programs, primarily Word.
- Strong organizational skills.
Skills
- Translation
- Interpretation
Work Type
- Work from home up to two days per week after probationary period
Education Level
- Associate degree or certification in paralegal studies
Salary/Compensations
- $58,862 - $81,221 DOE, union scale
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Defined contribution to a 403 (b)
- Loan repayment assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Access to job-related training
- Mentoring Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
About the Company
- For more than 50 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake.
- Services support almost 600,000 poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney in a seven-county service area.
- LSHV is the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley.
- LSHV handled over 12,000 cases impacting nearly 30,000 household members, including 10,000 children last year.
- LSHV is made up of ten offices and a dedicated staff of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals.
- LSHV is dedicated to building a highly skilled workforce that reflects the communities served.
- LSHV is committed to promoting equity for all and continuously reviews processes and practices to support staff, clients, and communities.
- Respect is a cornerstone of relationships among LSHV staff.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.