Senior Paralegal: Criminal Defense & Case Strategy

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 51.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance (voluntary)

Parking expense reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. invites applications for a Senior Paralegal in our Criminal Defense Unit, initially focused on felony matters. This role supports attorneys in investigation, preparation, and planning of cases, and conducts client interviews.

The position is on-site at 290 Main St., Buffalo, NY, within a mission-driven, 35-hour work week environment. We offer competitive pay ranging from $50,860 to $58,121, plus medical, dental, and vision benefits, extensive paid time off,

Qualifikationen

• Assists attorneys in interviewing clients, witnesses, etc. at various locations for factual information related to the case.
• Performs fieldwork as required and reviews histories, service plans, records or assessments.
• Prepares drafts of legal pleadings, motions, and orders as directed by an attorney.
• Drafts reports and correspondence and assembles necessary reports, documents, or court records.

Aufgaben

• Assists attorneys in interviewing clients and witnesses at various locations, including court detention and Mental Health facilities.
• Prepares drafts of legal pleadings and related reports.
• Obtains and assembles records and documents related to cases.
• Conducts interviews and supports case investigation and planning.

Jobbeschreibung

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. invites applications for a Senior Paralegal in our Criminal Defense Unit, initially focused on felony matters. This role supports attorneys in investigation, preparation, and planning of cases, and conducts client interviews.

The position is on-site at 290 Main St., Buffalo, NY, within a mission-driven, 35-hour work week environment. We offer competitive pay ranging from $50,860 to $58,121, plus medical, dental, and vision benefits, extensive paid time off,