Use your talents and skills to help people and change systems. Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS), the largest provider of civil legal services in Western New York, is seeking a staff paralegal for its Batavia Office. The paralegal will support staff attorneys and assist individuals across an array of civil legal issues and ensure that those in need are served by systems that are just, equitable and responsive. Advocacy will include representation of individual clients and identification and advocacy to obtain systemic change through affirmative advocacy and policy work. Your clients will include people living with low incomes, disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Salary and Benefits
$41,550 to $68,553 per year salary, dependent upon experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full time position with a 35-hour work week and shorter summer hours. Excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays plus paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s, sick and personal leave, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, paid $50,000 life insurance, pension plan, and HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Job Description
Paralegal will be responsible for supporting attorneys, direct communication with clients, intake, and community education. May have the opportunity to work on cases relating to an array of legal issues, including public benefits, housing, family law, and consumer issues. Training and mentorship will be provided as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor or Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, with 0-3 years of experience preferred. Legal services background and previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities is preferred. Applicants are expected to have strong personal work ethic, interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, ability to organize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, effective communication, and cultural competency to work with clients challenged by poverty across the spectrum of diversity.
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to hr@nls.org and reference the Batavia Paralegal position in the subject line. References will be requested after an interview. |
