Legal Staff Paralegal in Albany, NY

Public Interest

Albany, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Albany, NY

Legal Staff

4-10 yrs required

No

Homelessness Prevention Paralegal: Making a Difference for Those in Need

Salary: $44,764 - $58,328 per year
Full Time with Benefits
Location: Albany, NY

Are you passionate about fighting for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty? Do you want to use your skills and education to make a real impact in the lives of others? The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is seeking a Homelessness Prevention Paralegal to join our team and help us in our mission to transform lives, build community, and empower people through the law.

About the Organization

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program that provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. Our service area spans sixteen counties in upstate New York, and we have six regional offices. Our work is focused on fighting for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all. To learn more about our organization and the impact we make, visit .

About the Role

As a Homelessness Prevention Paralegal, you will work alongside our attorneys in the housing program in our Albany office. Your main responsibilities will include providing legal assistance to households at risk of homelessness, preventing evictions, securing mainstream benefits, and making referrals to services that will help them maintain permanent housing. You will work closely with clients and community partners to ensure that our clients receive the support and resources they need to stay housed.

Skills and Education

To be successful in this role, you should have an Associate's degree and 4-10 years of experience working with low-income communities or equivalent experience. You should also have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a passion for housing justice. We are looking for someone who is intelligent, hardworking, reliable, and has good judgment and attention to detail. You should also have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, and a willingness to travel and attend court, hearings, and community events.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties as a Homelessness Prevention Paralegal will include conducting outreach, education, and marketing, as well as screening potential clients. You will also provide intensive case management services to high-need families and assist housing attorneys in eviction representation and other administrative matters. Additionally, you will be responsible for making referrals to social services, financial assistance, and income maintenance programs and following up to help stabilize other aspects of a client's household. You will also participate in Coordinated Entry and other referral and services networks and help implement our organization's race equity priority.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional law office environment and may occasionally require carrying office supplies. You will use standard office equipment and software, as well as remote videoconferencing platforms. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Join Our Team

At the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, we value diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQI+ persons, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, older adults, and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations to apply for this position, please contact us to discuss how we can support you.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about using your skills and education to make a real impact in the lives of others, apply now to join our team as a Homelessness Prevention Paralegal. Help us fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and create a more inclusive and equitable society for all.