What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Family Law Unit position at The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY?
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Job Summary:
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY (LASROC) seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to work with attorneys in the Family Law Unit. The Family Law Unit provides direct legal representation to litigants in Family Court & Supreme Court in matrimonial cases and other family matters in Monroe and other surrounding counties with a focus on victims of domestic violence. The Legal Assistant will have the opportunity to be part of a team of professionals who have dedicated themselves to the mission of LASROC, the provision of high-quality civil legal services to low and moderate-income litigants.
Responsibilities:
- Client interaction
- Calendaring
- Drafting and filing of correspondence, pleadings, documents, and forms, monitoring of cases and court appearances
- Case organization
- Assist with hearing and trial preparation
- Coordinate document signings with clients
- Provide additional administrative and case support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or High School Diploma with equivalent experience
- Notary Public License preferred; if not currently licensed, the selected candidate must be able to sit for and pass the notary exam within the first six months of employment.
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Respectful and empathetic consideration for clients
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners.
- Fluent (speaking and writing) in Spanish and English preferred.
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment (familiarity with technologies involved in a virtual work environment including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. preferred)
Benefits:
- Hybrid Work schedule
- Paid Lunch Hour
- Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
- 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
- 96 hours of sick leave
- 32 hours of personal time
- 14 paid holidays a year
- $600 per year internet stipend
- 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
- 5% language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
- Professional development opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $600
