Paralegal - Housing

Paralegal Position

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an immediate opening for a paralegal in our Yonkers, NY office. The position is a support position to staff attorneys representing clients in Yonkers and provides general office support to the entire team, with a focus on housing matters.

Responsibilities:

• Intake - initial interviews and in-depth screening of applicants for eligibility and services
• Follow-up investigations for eligible clients
• Communicate legal advice and assistance to clients under the supervision of an attorney
• Maintenance of a caseload, under the supervision of an attorney
• Provide technical and research assistance and other such support to attorneys as approved by the Attorney in Charge or Supervising Attorney
• Assist with the preparation of rental arrears applications, including compiling necessary documentation
• Maintain both physical and electronic files in case management system for clients and applicants for services, and in compliance with funder requirements
• Provide information concerning the services the Agency provides to the public
• Provide referrals of eligible and ineligible clients to other organizations for assistance
• Close files, which includes organizing and uploading appropriate documents to the case management system
• Perform translation and interpretation if bilingual
• Participate in outreach programs

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or certification in paralegal studies
• Familiarity with Microsoft programs-primarily Word
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable

Salary: $58,862 - $81,221 DOE, union scale, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage, as well as a defined contribution to a 403 (b), loan repayment assistance, and paid parental leave. After a brief probationary period, this position may permit work from home up to two days per week. Professional development includes access to job-related training, a Mentoring Program, and an Emerging Leaders Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.