Paralegal

Paralegal

POSITION TITLE: Paralegal

DEPARTMENT: Legal Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Legal Services

DIRECT REPORTS:  None 

LOCATION: 41st Street Shelter, onsite

Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City, CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16-24 every year.

At CHNY, our doors are open to all young people in need, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services, including shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health support, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and trauma-informed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.

But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change, influencing public policy, and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires long-term transformation and hope.

Job Summary

Covenant House New York, Legal department is seeking a Paralegal to assist the Legal Affairs team with administrative tasks and certain tasks related to investigations, policies and presentations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support League policy management, including drafting, distribution, and compliance.
• Assist with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and other materials, including decks, guides, tracking charts, checklists, and reports.
• Assist (under supervision of CHNY attorneys) with investigatory needs, including factual analyses, informational intake, and summaries.
• Draft legal documents.
• Manage documents and electronic files, and the process for responding to litigation discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research
• Provide support for independent contractor processes, including working on templates and interfacing with internal stakeholders on departmental needs and engagement requests.
• Interview clients
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years at a law firm or in-house as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Certified Paralegal Certificate or Certified Legal Professional, desired.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with outstanding organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to proofread material for grammatical or spelling errors
• Customer Service oriented
• Time management
• Follow the rules of confidentiality
• Appointment setting
• Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to prioritize, organize, manage and complete time sensitive matters without sacrificing accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of the Spanish and/or French Language (business proficiency)
• Legal writing and research
• Legal processes and procedures
• Familiarity with the law (especially in Covenant House’s core focus areas, like immigration)
• Knowledge of legal terminology
• Accountability
• Problem-solving

Benefits

Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• Life & Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short and Long-term disability insurance 

• Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire

• PTO includes three weeks of vacation in the first year, ten holidays, 13 sick days, five personal days, and birthday days off

• 403b with employer contribution after 12 months

Covenant House New York is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels respected and valued. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at deptpeopleandculture@covenanthouse.org.

Salary : $49,500 - $54,500