Paralegal - Tier 1

Join a team where your professional growth directly impacts vulnerable families across New York City by providing crucial housing services and eviction prevention legal support that helps clients achieve permanent, stable housing. At NAICA, we’re committed to being an employer of choice by attracting top talent, fostering an engaging work environment, and providing the support you need to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Title: Paralegal - Tier I Pay Range: $38.73– $38.73 per hour (effectively $70,500 – $70,500 per year) Classification: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour per week) Role Summary: The successful candidate will serve as a vital support to attorneys, assisting with tasks such as checking into Court Parts, updating clients on case statuses during court proceedings, submitting, conforming, and serving Orders to Show Cause, settling cases ready for discontinuance, and preparing legal documents including Orders to Show Cause, Stipulations, and Motions. Participation in our Universal Access Day is mandatory, which involves interviewing clients to evaluate their eligibility for our programs and legal representation. Paralegals will report to staff attorneys and the supervising attorney at NAICA. Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties: The Paralegal Tier Iis responsible for, but not limited to: Assistingclients in the office with questionsregardingtheir court cases. Supporting attorneys with cases in Bronx Housing Court and NYCHA Part. Submitting,conforming, and serving legal documents asrequired. Preparing legal agreements, documents, motions, and Orders to Show Cause toassistattorneys. Evaluating the merits of court cases assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or through self-referral. Providing oral and written translationassistancefor attorneysrepresentingnon-English-speaking clients. Advocating with various organizations and government agencies on behalf of vulnerable, low-income tenants to ensure access to or retention of public benefits. Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, and bend over. Ability to lift, reach, and handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. Ability to travel to different locations within New York City, as needed. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, employees may be required to work on or during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Qualifications: High school diploma isrequired. Somecollege ispreferred, along with comparable experience in a legal setting, or a Paralegal Certification with equivalent legal experience. Ability to thrive in stressful environments. Strong team-building skills. Demonstrated professional ethics and integrity. Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills. Proven ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish. Exceptional attention to detail with a meticulous approach. Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes. Must pass drugscreening to be appointed. This positionmay besubject to a series of investigations beforeand afterappointment. NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such, discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io with the Subject “Reasonable Accommodation Request.” Competitive Benefits Package: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation Paid Time-off Vol Life Insurance and AD&D Term Life and AD&D insurance Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program support (EAP) Commuter Benefits Program Aflac: Short-Term Disability, CA, Accident and Hospital Employee Discount Program False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience, skills, education, or other qualifications, or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during or after the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment. At-Will Employment Disclaimer: While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial working relationship, NAICA is an at-will employer. Therefore, employment is subject to termination at any time, with or without notice or cause, at the discretion of you or the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr