Senior Paralegal – Appeals & Post-Conviction Impact

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Parenthood leave

401(k) with 6–8%

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parking/transit plan

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. seeks a Senior Paralegal for our Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit, primarily on-site at 290 Main St., Buffalo, NY, to assist unit attorneys at every stage of cases.

The role offers a competitive salary ($50,830–$62,710), strong benefits, loan forgiveness opportunities, and a mission-driven work environment focused on justice and community support.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Five years of experience as a Paralegal with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in obtaining information from clients and family and previous counsel for factual and procedural information related to the case.
• Reviews and assembles record materials necessary for the record on appeal.
• Prepares and edits drafts of briefs, pleadings, petitions, motions, orders, and other documents as directed by an attorney.
• Drafts and prepares related reports and correspondence.
• Obtains and assembles all necessary reports, documents, or court records relating to an appeal.
• Maintains accurate case records.
• Serves legal papers, including subpoenas as required.
• Confers with caseworkers, service providers, educators, representatives of other agencies, probation officers or any other collateral individual, as required.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, performs legal research as directed and verifies citations and statutory references contained in legal documents.
• Files and organizes legal research materials as directed.
• Attends meetings, reviews, conferences or other functions, at various locations, as required by unit.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies

High school diploma or equivalency with 5 years paralegal experience

Job description

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. seeks a Senior Paralegal for our Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit, primarily on-site at 290 Main St., Buffalo, NY, to assist unit attorneys at every stage of cases.

The role offers a competitive salary ($50,830–$62,710), strong benefits, loan forgiveness opportunities, and a mission-driven work environment focused on justice and community support.