Paralegal - Affordable Housing Preservation

hace 4 semanas

Arroyo, Puerto Rico Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A tiempo completo

Job Summary: We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Brooklyn-Preserving Affordable Housing Program team. The successful candidate will work closely with staff attorneys to ensure the smooth operation of legal and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research cases and legal issues to support client cases, and prepare the appropriate documentation according to established procedures.
  • Interview clients and enter cases into the case management system and prepare letters and request documents to prepare clients' cases.
  • Communicate legal details to clients in a clear and precise manner in attorney's absence without providing legal consultation or advice.
  • Transcribe notes from legal proceedings and meetings on computer from dictation and notation with precise terminology and speed.
  • Research, retrieve and update appropriate information in clients' case files in both hard files and case management system.
  • Coordinate and confirm deposition schedules with other law firms as well as field incoming inquiries regarding court related details.
  • Facilitate the timely delivery of legal documents and attend court and administrative hearings as required.
  • Respond to clients in a timely and professional manner that best represents BKA and respect for the client.
  • Maintain an updated and accurate master calendar for the team.
  • Attend community group meetings and outreach programs and client meetings as necessary.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's Degree (preferred) and a minimum of one year legal assistant/paralegal experience.
  • Paralegal certificate, a plus.
  • Experience with following court rules, filing court documents and maintaining litigation files.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent writing in English, bi-lingual Spanish preferred.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other standard data management systems required, related certifications a plus.
  • Strong reporting and record keeping skills, including the ability to synthesize lots of quantifiable and qualitative data into clear, plain language and readable charts and checklists.
  • Must be able to work strategically within a team structure as well as independently, multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
  • Dependability, good time management and organizational skills and be attentive to detail.
  • Thorough commitment to Brooklyn A's mission.

Benefits:

  • Annual salary $56,000-63,000, dependent on years of experience.
  • 27 days vacation.
  • Employer paid health, dental and vision insurance.
  • Employer contribution to 401(k).

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