Part Time Legal Services Paraprofessional

Part-Time Legal Services Paraprofessional

Location: Manhattan, New York — onsite
Department: Legal Services
Reports to: Director of Legal Services
Pay Rate: $30.00 to $35.00/hour (20 to 30 hours a week)

Summary: A nonprofit serving young people experiencing homelessness seeks a part-time paraprofessional to work directly with youth and provide administrative support to its legal services team. The role involves confidential client interactions, appointment and document follow-up, and maintaining organized case files.

Responsibilities

• Assist with confidential interviews and screenings of youth.
• Follow up with youth and other participants about appointments, required documents, and hearing updates.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and help manage documents, files, and mail.
• Contact outside agencies and other organizations as needed.
• Use various computer systems to support the legal team’s work.
• Attend workshops and trainings as requested.
• Perform other duties assigned by the legal services director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates currently pursuing a degree will be considered.
• Business-level proficiency in English, Spanish, and French.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong computer, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with youth and colleagues.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Dependable, caring, and attentive to detail.

Apply

If you or anyone you know is interested, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with Part time Paraprofessional in the subject.

EOE Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.