Paralegal II – Housing Court & Bilingual Support

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR INTER CULTURAL AFFAIRS INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

403(b) Plan

Loan Forgiveness

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

EAP

Commuter Benefits

Disability Insurance

Job summary

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR INTER CULTURAL AFFAIRS INC seeks a Paralegal - Tier II to support attorneys, manage court tasks, and assist with Orders to Show Cause, stipulations, and motions in New York City. The role includes client interviews for eligibility and collaboration across departments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in landlord-tenant law, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in landlord-tenant law, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and potentially stressful environment.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.
• Must pass drug screening to be appointed.

Responsibilities

• Support fellow paralegals with questions and guidance related to their cases.
• Assist colleagues in navigating the housing court system.
• Provide clients with in-office assistance regarding their court cases.
• Support attorneys with cases in Bronx Housing Court and NYCHA Part.
• Submit, conform, and serve legal documents as required.
• Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, and Orders to Show Cause to aid attorneys.
• Evaluate merits of court cases assigned by court or DSS or self-referral.
• Offer translation assistance for non-English-speaking clients.
• Advocate with organizations and government agencies for vulnerable tenants to access public benefits.
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes in physical and electronic formats.
• Uphold confidentiality standards and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate time management and prioritization, collaborate across departments.

Skills

Landlord-tenant law experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Spanish language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR INTER CULTURAL AFFAIRS INC seeks a Paralegal - Tier II to support attorneys, manage court tasks, and assist with Orders to Show Cause, stipulations, and motions in New York City. The role includes client interviews for eligibility and collaboration across departments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in landlord-tenant law, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.