Part Time Legal Services Paraprofessional

On Call Counsel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The TemPositions Group is working with a nonprofit client in Manhattan to fill a part-time Paraprofessional role in Legal Services. The position is onsite and supports the legal team with confidential client interactions, appointments, and filing.

Responsibilities include following up on documents, coordinating with outside agencies, and using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and multilingual ability in English, Spanish, and French is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates pursuing a degree will be considered.
• Proficiency in English, Spanish, and French at business level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with confidential interviews and screenings of youth.
• Follow up with youth and other participants about appointments, required documents, and hearing updates.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and help manage documents, files, and mail.
• Contact outside agencies and other organizations as needed.
• Use various computer systems to support the legal team’s work.
• Attend workshops and trainings as requested.
• Perform other duties assigned by the legal services director.

Skills

English, Spanish, French

Written and verbal communication

Youth experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; pursuing a degree considered

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Part-Time Legal Services Paraprofessional

Location: Manhattan, New York — onsite
Department: Legal Services
Reports to: Director of Legal Services
Pay Rate: $30.00 to $35.00/hour (20 to 30 hours a week)

Summary: A nonprofit serving young people experiencing homelessness seeks a part-time paraprofessional to work directly with youth and provide administrative support to its legal services team. The role involves confidential client interactions, appointment and document follow-up, and maintaining organized case files.

Responsibilities

• Assist with confidential interviews and screenings of youth.
• Follow up with youth and other participants about appointments, required documents, and hearing updates.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and help manage documents, files, and mail.
• Contact outside agencies and other organizations as needed.
• Use various computer systems to support the legal team’s work.
• Attend workshops and trainings as requested.
• Perform other duties assigned by the legal services director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates currently pursuing a degree will be considered.
• Business-level proficiency in English, Spanish, and French.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong computer, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with youth and colleagues.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Dependable, caring, and attentive to detail.

EOE Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.