Pro Bono Initiatives Paralegal

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director for Economic Justice and Pro Bono Initiatives, the Pro Bono Initiatives Paralegal provides programmatic and administrative support to the Center’s pro bono initiatives, including overseeing limited‑scope clinics, coordinating volunteer programming, assisting with grant compliance and data collection, supervising Ameri Corps VISTA members and college interns, and interfacing with clients. This position may require evening and weekend hours.

• Oversee all administrative aspects of programs and manage data and record‑keeping, including grant reporting.
• Serve as lead non‑attorney staff person for fast‑paced, client‑facing in‑person and remote clinics, responsible for planning, staffing, and running clinics that are client‑, volunteer‑ and community‑centered.
• Provide paralegal support: conduct prescreening, remote and in‑person client intakes, prepare and update templates and documents for attorneys and clients, liaise with court staff, and support the use of technology in providing limited‑scope legal services.
• Manage and train staff and volunteers on the Center’s case management system, Legal Server.
• Manage outreach and communications related to programs, including community and prospective client engagement, training, engagement with partner organizations, and volunteer management.
• Work on other pro bono programs, which may include supporting immigration, educational equity, and veteran’s rights programming.

• Associate’s degree.
• Minimum two years of pre‑professional or professional experience as a program coordinator, case handler, intake worker, legal assistant, paralegal or similar roles.
• Experience in community outreach and engagement, including through social media.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, anti‑racism, and economic justice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Spanish language professional proficiency.

• Experience working with case management systems, preferably Legal Server, and other databases.
• Well‑developed written and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications, including Google Sheets, and Excel.

Minimum Salary: $74,000
Maximum Salary: $78,000
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.