Housing Paralegal - NYC Tenant Rights Advocate

Help USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Help USA is seeking a Paralegal to support Homebase Service Area in Bronx, NY. The role includes legal intake, liaison with housing court and pro bono NYC providers, and data entry in CARES, with confidential record management.

The candidate will address eviction and landlord/tenant issues, assist with fair hearings, prepare necessary documents, and coordinate referrals to ensure integrated services delivery for NYC residents at risk of homelessness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of NY state and NYC housing regulations and subsidies.
• Experience coordinating with community partners and organizations.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; accurate record-keeping.
• Spanish proficiency preferred to assist clients when needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake in person, by phone, or virtually to assess legal service needs.
• Provide full and advice services on housing and tenant rights.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files with confidentiality.
• Perform outreach and field visits for homebound clients as required.
• Assist with applications for fair hearings and housing-related programs.
• Research statutes, case law, and legal codes; prepare legal documents as needed.
• File motions, pleadings, and memos; serve papers as required.
• Coordinate referrals with internal and external programs and agencies.
• Translate documents and interpret for clients and staff as needed.
• Prepare periodic reports and advise clients on rights and responsibilities.
• Engage with housing authorities and HRA benefits processes as applicable.
• Track client outcomes and external referrals; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Documentation

Spanish language

Community resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree and ABA-accredited paralegal certificate

Job description

Help USA is seeking a Paralegal to support Homebase Service Area in Bronx, NY. The role includes legal intake, liaison with housing court and pro bono NYC providers, and data entry in CARES, with confidential record management.

The candidate will address eviction and landlord/tenant issues, assist with fair hearings, prepare necessary documents, and coordinate referrals to ensure integrated services delivery for NYC residents at risk of homelessness.