Senior Paralegal – Appeals & Post-Conviction (On-Site)

Buffalo, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. invites applications for a Senior Paralegal in our Appeals and Post Conviction Unit. This on-site role supports unit attorneys in preparing cases at all stages, with a focus on appellate work and post-conviction matters, based in Buffalo, NY at 290 Main St.

We offer a union position with competitive pay ($50,830–$62,710), comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to contribute to public service in Western New York.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, or graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year college or University with an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience as a Paralegal; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the above standards.
• *Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college, university, or law school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency; if outside the U.S., independent equivalency verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Brief drafting

Case management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

High School diploma + 5 years experience as Paralegal

Job description

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. invites applications for a Senior Paralegal in our Appeals and Post Conviction Unit. This on-site role supports unit attorneys in preparing cases at all stages, with a focus on appellate work and post-conviction matters, based in Buffalo, NY at 290 Main St.

We offer a union position with competitive pay ($50,830–$62,710), comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to contribute to public service in Western New York.