Role OverviewThe Paralegal II will provide client services in the Trial offices, assisting with case preparation, research, and document drafting.
What You Will Do
The Paralegal II will perform research, draft legal documents, serve and file documents, and assist with case preparation.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills, proficiency in legal research, and experience in New York criminal law and procedures.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred)
- A paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program
- At minimum a high school diploma / GED and 4+ years of legal work experience
- 4+ years of combined higher education and legal work experience
- Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people is strongly desired
- Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in legal research
- Proficiency in computer and word processing skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to multi-task
- Some knowledge of New York criminal law and criminal procedures
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- New York state loan forgiveness programs
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