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Paralegal, Project Assist
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
About NYLAG: Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combating economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. During COVID-19, most of our services are virtual to keep our community safe. NYLAG’s staff of 370 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. Job description LegalHealth, a division of the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), partners with medical professionals in 38 hospitals in New York City to address the non-medical needs of low-income people with serious health problems. LegalHealth complements health care with legal care – providing free legal services in medical facilities and training healthcare professionals to understand the legal issues their patients may encounter. The patient population served has needs in many legal areas, and a paralegal in this role will receive training in and lend support to the project attorney in a variety of legal issues. In December 2022, LegalHealth launched Project Assist: Legal Support for Family Caregivers with the goal of providing legal services to family caregivers of older adults and adults with disabilities by partnering with outpatient community organizations. The Project is staffed by one full time attorney and now we seek to add a paralegal to this innovative project. Many family caregivers are in need of legal services in two general areas: 1) legal decision making regarding financial and health matters on behalf of those with diminished or absent capacity; and b) to increase household financial and housing stability by obtaining public benefits or navigating housing rights. Duties and Responsibilities Assist the project attorney in developing and maintaining a city-wide caregiver support legal helpline. Perform direct client intakes via partner referrals and helpline. Assist clients and the project attorney with legal documents. Advocate for clients within administrative agencies to navigate public benefits, such as Medicaid, social security, and food stamps. Qualifications 2 or 4 year college degree or 2 years of relevant work experience. Ability to work independently, with a team, and directly with clients. Ability to handle a high case volume and to interact with a diverse client population in a sensitive and professional manner. Excellent analytical skills in order to determine whether potential clients have relevant legal issues that the attorney can assist with. Bilingual in spoken and written Spanish preferred. NYLAG’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. Employment type : ☒ Full-time Professional Level: ☒ Entry Level Salary Range : NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $51,289- $55,449. Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf. Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change. Powered by JazzHR
Company:
Nylag
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April 12 on The Resumator
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