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Paralegal II

DATE: 4/21/08
UNION STATUS: 1199
PRACTICE/DEPARTMENT: Juvenile Rights
JOB CODE: P2120E
REPORTS TO: Borough Paralegal Supervisor
FULL/PART TIME: FT
LOCATION: Brooklyn

Major Purpose of Position

The Paralegal II works as part of a team with lawyers and social workers, assisting in the legal representation of children in family court.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research
  • Assist at intake; conduct conflict checks, gather information and determine prior history
  • Digest case records
  • Monitor provision of services and agency compliance with court orders
  • Advocate for benefits and services
  • Locate files and obtain documents; interact with court personnel to facilitate office operations
  • Gather case information from other agencies
  • Prepare and assemble court papers
  • Make field visits
  • Assist with service referrals
  • Interview witnesses and collateral sources
  • Conduct pedigree and follow-up interviews with clients

Secondary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Other appropriate duties

Training And Qualifications

  • Paralegal certificate from an accredited school, Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or satisfactory completion of a comprehensive in-house training course appropriate to practice area
  • Strong writing, verbal, organization and computer skills
  • Ability to work in a team setting
  • Experience working with children and families
  • Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills
  • Proficiency in languages other than English desired, but not required

TO APPLY:

Please e-mail cover letter and resume and writing sample to NSchrantdt@legal-aid.org with the subject line "Para II - JRP"

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women, People of Color, Gays and Lesbians, Transgender People, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.