Paralegal - Foreclosure Prevention & Domestic Violence

POSITION TITLE Paralegal

PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Foreclosure Prevention & Domestic Violence

OFFICE LOCATION Utica

HOURS 35 hours per week

SALARY RANGE $49,950 - $72,771 (DOE)

SUPERVISOR Managing Attorney

POSTING DATE February 25, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE Until position is filled

ABOUT

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. Our staff provides services in the following, thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego. In addition, our Agricultural Worker Program services the entire New York State. Visit us at www.lasmny.org

MISSION STATEMENT

LASMNY’s mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that impact the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and legal representation, we help low-income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, obtain access to healthcare, avoid homelessness as a result of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and increase household income. We also target specific vulnerable populations with our services, such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.

JOB SUMMARY

The paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support including document preparation and review, interviewing clients, and researching and assisting with investigation of cases. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to LASMNY’s mission and value of justice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients over the phone and in person.

• Interview and screen potential clients, assess the status of cases, and prepare case summaries.

• Explain the timeline to clients during the interview and triaging of a case.

• Upon triaging a case, submit the case to a managing attorney or direct supervisor for assignment.

• Schedule and calendar court appearances.

• Maintain accurate records and statistics for the coordination of timely reports.

• Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system.

• Prepare, organize, store and retrieve case files.

• Assist with tasks related to the grant reporting process.

• Assist attorney(s) with trial preparation.

• Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel,

community members, etc.

• Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law.

• Travel may be required.

• Engage in outreach and community education.

• Attend and participate in meetings and training as requested.

• Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY policies, procedures, and grant based reporting requirements.

• Perform reasonable and related duties as assigned by a managing attorney or direct supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of prior

work experience.

• Prior work experience preferably in a legal environment.

• Other qualifying factors include the nature and extent of prior relevant experience, knowledge, and

understanding of legal problems and needs of low-income persons, prior experience in the client

community or in other programs to aid low-income persons.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and computerized legal research.

Benefits

LASMNY offers a generous benefit package with a focus on work-life balance to promote a healthier work-life balance leading to higher productivity, creativity and overall well-being. Most benefits available date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Medical Waiver Program (if eligible), Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 403(b) plan, Employer Contributing 5% to SEP/IRA account, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, AFLAC, Sick, Personal, Parenthood Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Study Leave, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (18) paid Holidays.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Click on the following link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a870825d-c790-452d-9156-c0139ba5ed5c&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US

LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement

LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.

Equal Opportunity Employer | Affirmative Action Employer

Fighting for Equal Justice for All | Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility.

www.lasmny.org