Paralegals

M-F 9-5
Unpaid Lunch Break
No Holiday work Overtime or travel required
Free Parking Provided

The Division of Human Rights is looking to fill THREE (3) positions for PARALEGALS ONLY. The work will be fully REMOTE.
Required Education: An Associate or Bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies Criminal Justice or a related field; OR
A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Required Experience: A minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant with a strong preference for experience in civil rights employment law or housing discrimination law. Demonstrated experience conducting complainant client or witness interviews particularly with individuals from diverse or vulnerable backgrounds. Provenn experience drafting legal documents administrative complaints or detailed factual summaries.
Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with civil rights statutes (i.e. NY State Human Rights Law Title VII of the Civil Rights Act the Americans with Disabilities Act the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Fair Housing Act).
Key Skills & Competencies: Active Listening & Empathy: Ability to listen actively build trust and extract detailed factual information from individuals who may be experiencing distress. Exceptional Writing Skills: Ability to synthesize complex factual narratives into clear concise and legally structured complaints. Analytical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to identify key legal issues and elements of proof in discrimination claims. Organization & Time Management: High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict legal deadlines. Software Proficiency: Proficiency with legal practice management software and document management systems

Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience
Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner.
Perform other reasonably related duties as required.
New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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