Manage and organize discovery, investigation, and other case materials into case file using applicable data management platform. Convert files into OCR PDF files or other formats. Build trial or case notebooks, create bookmarks and indexes to assist attorney and team. Create spreadsheets or other logs to aid in managing and organizing digital files and case information. I

Interview the client, performing a thorough bio psycho social assessment. During this process, crisis intervention, brief treatment, or short term counseling may also be performed. Identify and interview collateral sources of information. Collateral interviews are done with family members, friends, teachers, social workers, community members, and others connected to the c

Paralegal II CAB Parole Advocacy Project Litigation Jun 14, 2024 The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, client centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide convictions. We represent low income people in all five boroughs w

We are seeking volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 3 months volunteer service, and unfortunately cannot accommodate volunteers who are only available at night or on the weekends. Manhattan Legal Aid Society Headquarters SALARY TRANSPARENCY As a volunteer position, this role has no salary. Salary Range Unpaid SALARY AND BENEFITS As a volunteer position, this role is

Provide client centered, comprehensive representation from arraignments through trial, disposition or dismissal Provide representation at arraignments including interviewing clients; connecting with family and others to aid in bail advocacy; connecting with supervised release, social workers and others to assist in addressing client needs and advocacy; presenting bail arg

Create and implement best practices and operational systems to ensure that requirements under Padilla v. Kentucky are met and clients are served Directly supervise, mentor and professionally develop the Criminal Immigration Project Partner with CDP leadership, administrative, and IT teams to ensure case management system accurately identifies clients based on citizenship

Supervising Attorney Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) May 23, 2024 The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice legal services organization in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorney in the Criminal Appeals Bureau. The Criminal Appeals Bureau is the largest post conviction public defender in New York City, annually prov

Law Graduate, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Fall 2024 Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has Law Graduate positions available in the Housing Justice Unit Tenant Defense for Fall 2024. While awaiting New York Bar admission, Law Graduates will work closely with a Housing Supervisor and within the parameters of the LAS Practice Order. Tenant Defense handles

The Supervising Attorneys for our Trial Offices are on the front line, providing High quality, zealous representation to the clients of the organization Training, mentoring and coaching interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators Working closely with our social worker department Duties include, but are not limited to Observing hearings and trials,

Monitor, maintain, and support Microsoft Active Directory, including creating accounts for new staff, interns, temporary staff, volunteers, etc Regularly update the Active Directory system by disabling inactive accounts, adjusting existing accounts based on staffing changes, and updating new hires Ensure up to date access to systems, applications, software, and shared dri

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Queens) Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervisi

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (HCLO) Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervising

Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service Collaborate and work closely with the Director of Housing, Housing Coordinators, and the housing, benefits and grants management teams on all aspects of the citywide housing practice Coordinate intake Respond to client, community, and staff conce

Replace hardware on computers such as fans, hard drives, ram, etc. Re image computers using the current SCCM settings Troubleshoot errors from applications and operating systems Troubleshoot network connectivity on computers, printers, phones, etc. Troubleshoot and repair printers by replacing internal components such as formatters, maintenance kits, rollers, etc. Trouble

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Brooklyn) Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervi