Tenant Rights Paralegal – Housing Justice Advocate

RiseBoro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership is seeking a Paralegal to support low-income residents in obtaining legal assistance. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, assisting clients, and advocating for tenant rights. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal setting and possess strong organizational and communication skills. A bilingual background is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work with marginalized communities and support RiseBoro's mission of preventing homelessness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a legal office setting.
• Experience with motions, discovery, and litigation documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure low-income residents receive high-quality legal services.
• Prepare and file legal documents as necessary.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with social service organizations.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish, Patois, Haitian-Creole, French-Creole

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Strong writing and communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Ability to problem-solve

Education

Associate's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

RiseBoro Community Partnership is seeking a Paralegal to support low-income residents in obtaining legal assistance. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, assisting clients, and advocating for tenant rights. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal setting and possess strong organizational and communication skills. A bilingual background is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work with marginalized communities and support RiseBoro's mission of preventing homelessness.