Paralegal

Legal Aid Society Of Mid New York Inc; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Legal Aid Society Of Mid New York Inc. is seeking a part-time Paralegal to support foreclosure prevention efforts within its Foreclosure Prevention Project. The role involves interviewing clients, preparing case summaries, conducting research, and assisting with document preparation and case tracking.

Responsibilities include communicating with clients, triaging cases for attorneys, and maintaining case records with attention to confidentiality and deadlines. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal technology, and computerized legal research.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• High professional integrity and commitment to client confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Responsibilities

• Interview and screen clients facing mortgage or tax foreclosure.
• Prepare case summaries and track case status.
• Explain the foreclosure process and triage cases for attorney assignment.
• Track foreclosure cases and provide status reports to the managing attorney.
• Complete loss mitigation applications as directed by the managing attorney.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, document review, research, investigation, and trial preparation.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, files, notes, and time entries.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Legal research

Legal tech

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Paralegal education or equivalent

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Job Summary

The part-time Paralegal supports attorneys in LASMNY’s Foreclosure Prevention Project who represent homeowners facing mortgage and tax foreclosure. The position interviews and screens clients, prepares case summaries, tracks cases, completes loss mitigation applications, and provides document preparation, research, and investigative support. Occasional travel may be required.

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate effectively with clients by phone and in person.
• Screen and interview clients facing mortgage or tax foreclosure, assess case status, and prepare case summaries.
• Explain the foreclosure process and triage cases for attorney assignment.
• Track foreclosure cases and provide status reports to the managing attorney.
• Complete loss mitigation applications as directed by the managing attorney.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, document review, research, investigation, and trial preparation.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, files, notes, and time entries.
• Maintain records, statistics, and grant-reporting information.
• Work professionally with clients, colleagues, courts, opposing counsel, and community partners.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with all LASMNY, LSC, grant, and professional requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support agency operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal technology, and computerized legal research.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• High professional integrity and commitment to client confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior office experience, preferably in a legal setting.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• Knowledge of the legal needs and challenges facing low-income communities.

Compensation

LASMNY offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Pay is commensurate with experience. The hourly rate ranges from $27.45 to $31.27.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
LASMNY provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. Please contact Human Resources to request assistance.