• Location: New York NY
• Type: Contract
• Job #25410

Company Overview:
A prominent legal services organization based in New York City provides comprehensive legal assistance to vulnerable populations, handling over 300,000 legal matters annually. They are seeking a Paralegal to support their Civil Bronx office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Data entry and file maintenance using a proprietary case management system
• Open, update, and close case files
• Maintain and update case details
• Scan and upload documents
• Initiate conflict checks
• Generate routine reports
• Conduct intake at a courthouse office
• Manage record and file management, including archiving cases and managing off-site file storage
• Scan and distribute incoming mail and manage outgoing mail
• Manage court-ordered service of documents via mail, email, and fax
• Provide oral and written translation and interpretation support
• Support client intake, including screening/referrals and completing intake forms
• Register and schedule clients for appointments and interviews
• Provide office reception and switchboard coverage

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish or another language for translation and interpretation support
• High school diploma, GED, or at least 2 years of work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn and use new data management systems
• One year of experience in a legal or relevant work environment preferred
• Some relevant college-level work and/or paralegal training preferred

Compensation:
Pay Rate: $23 – $27/hr