Paralegal Casehandler, Elder Law Unit Legal Aid Society Justice in Borough
Job in
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for:
Out Professionals
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-04-23
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Paralegal, Legal Counsel, Employment Law, Human Rights
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Paralegal Casehandler, Elder Law Unit (Brooklyn) The Legal Aid Society Justice in Every Borough
Location: New York
Paralegal Case handler, Elder Law Unit (Brooklyn)#25-43
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
Mar 31, 2025
Job Description
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented Paralegal Case handler for the Elder Law Unit
- Brooklyn Neighborhood Office.
The Elder Law Unit is a citywide unit which specializes in eviction defense for seniors in the Bronx and Brooklyn using an interdisciplinary legal-social work framework to secure long lasting solutions to often complex problems facing seniors. Paralegal Case handlers carry their own caseloads and have significant responsibility in client advocacy, particularly in benefits matters related to their housing cases. The areas of benefits assistance and advocacy include but are not limited to: housing subsidies such as Section 8 and CITYFHEPS, SCRIE/DRIE, public benefits, emergency rental assistance (One Shot Deal), and Social Security.
Case handlers will also be responsible for advocating with external agencies such as the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and Adult Protective Services (APS) and may represent clients in administrative hearings. Case handlers will work with staff attorneys and social workers to provide comprehensive and interdisciplinary services to clients in need. The Paralegal Case handler may also be expected to assist with client intake and screening, outreach and community training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage own case load and provide advice and direct assistance to clients on housing related benefits matters and assist attorneys and social workers in providing services to clientsConduct home visits to homebound seniorsInterview clients and assist them with the completion and submission of applications for benefitsProvide oral and written advocacy with various agencies regarding benefits related issues. Advocate with relevant administrative agencies on behalf of clientsProvide client representation in administrative hearingsKeep detailed electronic case notes and maintain document filesParticipate in client and community outreach effortsDevelop community education materials and conduct trainings for clients and other advocatesConduct off-site meetings in clients’ homes and other sites as needed, including during early evening hoursProfessional Development and other duties as assigned
Participate in continuous professional developmentContinuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environmentOther duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications:
Eligible candidates must have at least one of the following:
A bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred)A paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal programAt minimum a high school diploma / GED and 4+ years of legal work experience4+ years of combined higher education and legal work experiencePreferred qualifications:
Excellent written, oral advocacy, and computer skillsAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team and manage a large workloadAbility to coordinate and collaborate successfully with other groups and organizationsExperience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of older adultsExcellent organizational skillsExperience assisting people in crisisExperience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people and seniorsProficiency in languages other than English
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New YorkersInterpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationshipsAbility to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respectCommitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and valuesPhysical, environment, travel, and other duties required:
Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using videoMay or will require travel within NYC, across the five borough region
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we…
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