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Paralegal
POSITION TITLE:Paralegal
DEPARTMENT:Legal Services
REPORTS TO:Director of Legal Services
DIRECT REPORTS:None
LOCATION:41st Street Shelter onsite
Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!
For over 50 years Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter housing and wraparound support services for vulnerable homeless runaway and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City CHNY impacts the lives of over 1500 young people aged 1624 every year.
At CHNY our doors are open to all young people in need regardless of race religion sexual orientation gender identity and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services including shelter housing education employment health mental health support youth development and antihuman trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and traumainformed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.
But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change influencing public policy and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion unconditional love and absolute respect.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires longterm transformation and hope.
Job Summary
Covenant House New York Legal department is seeking a Paralegal to assist the Legal Affairs team with administrative tasks and certain tasks related to investigations policies and presentations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support League policy management including drafting distribution and compliance.
- Assist with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and other materials including decks guides tracking charts checklists and reports.
- Assist (under supervision of CHNY attorneys) with investigatory needs including factual analyses informational intake and summaries.
- Draft legal documents.
- Manage documents and electronic files and the process for responding to litigation discovery requests.
- Conduct legal research
- Provide support for independent contractor processes including working on templatesand interfacing with internal stakeholders on departmental needs and engagement requests.
- Interview clients
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- 2 years at a law firm or inhouse as a paralegal or legal assistant
- Certified Paralegal Certificate or Certified Legal Professional desired.
- Detailoriented selfmotivated individual with outstanding organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to proofread material for grammatical or spelling errors
- Customer Service oriented
- Time management
- Follow the rules of confidentiality
- Appointment setting
- Sound business judgment and flexibility/adaptability to prioritize organize manage and complete time sensitive matters without sacrificing accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics integrity and compliance
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fastpaced team environment
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
- Knowledge of the Spanish and/or French Language (business proficiency)
- Legal writing and research
- Legal processes and procedures
- Familiarity with the law (especially in Covenant Houses core focus areas like immigration)
- Knowledge of legal terminology
- Accountability
- Problemsolving
Benefits
Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to:
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
Short and Longterm disability insurance
Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire
PTO includes three weeks of vacation in the first year ten holidays 13 sick days five personal days and birthday days off
403b with employer contribution after 12 months
Covenant House New York is an equalopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and we are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels respected and valued. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability contact us at
Employment Type
Full-Time
