Provide legal
support to The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY Immigration Law Unit &
Education Law Unit especially in intake matters. Intake requires staff to
receive, screen and triage initial intake calls, provide conflict checks,
financial eligibility assessment and prepare the application for attorney review.
Position may also include assisting with substantive legal work and document
preparation as assigned. Bi-lingual applicants required for this
position. Qualification: - Associates
degree in Paralegal Studies or High School Diploma with equivalent experience
- Notary
Public License preferred; if not currently licensed, the selected candidate must be able to sit for and
pass the notary exam within the first six
months of employment.
- Respectful
and empathetic consideration for clients
- Strong
attention to detail and organization
- Ability
to prioritize and multi-task
- High
level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate
strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability
to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners
- Fluent
(speaking and writing) in Spanish and English
- Access
to reliable transportation
- Ability
to travel throughout Western New York
Please send the following
information to be considered: - Cover Letter
- Resume
- Professional References
Send
the following information to:
https://lasroc.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=47
Human Resources, The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY, 1 West Main Street,
Suite 800 Rochester, NY 14614,
LASROC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of
any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
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