Legal Assistant

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The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Attorney for the Child Program by providing legal support to LASROC’s attorneys and social workers in the Attorney for the Child Unit. This position will primarily assist in custody, child welfare and juvenile delinquency matters

 

Duties:

• Database management, open files in Legal Database and update attorney calendars
• Some client interaction 
• Drafting and filing of correspondence, pleadings, documents, and forms, monitoring of cases and court appearances
• Case organization
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation
  
• Provide additional administrative and case support as needed.
• Open and monitor files and send follow-up correspondence.  
• Schedule appointments for clients in the office and virtually.
• Answer the telephone and obtain relevant information from the caller to promptly communicate to the attorney/social worker
• Serve and file papers with the Family Court, subpoena witnesses, communicate with parties and court personnel, some local travel is required to serve papers in Monroe County
• Participate in LASROC office functions, including program staff meetings and other LASROC office meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervising secretary or division director.

 

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or High School Diploma with equivalent experience.
• Notary Public License (If not currently licensed, must be able to pass the notary exam).
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and have a positive and cooperative work attitude.
• Some local travel may be required to serve papers in Steuben County.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk or workstation while performing administrative tasks
• Regular use of computers and other office equipment, requiring manual dexterity and visual concentration
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings, training sessions, or other events
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, supervisors, and external stakeholders in person, over the phone, or via email
• Office-based environment with standard office equipment and ergonomic furniture
• Exposure to typical office noises such as phone calls, conversations, and office equipment operation
• Work will be performed in an in-office environment
• Occasional travel may be required for attending training sessions, conferences, or other related events. 

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• Paid Lunch Hour
• Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
• Up to:
  • 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 32 hours of personal time
  • 14 paid holidays a year
  • $600 per year internet stipend
  • 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
  • 5% language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary

• $18 - $22/hour