Paralegal I, Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB)

The Legal Aid Society houses the largest post-conviction public defense practice 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 who are challenging their criminal convictions on appeal or in other post-conviction proceedings.

This position will provide word processing and administrative support to our Criminal Appeals Bureau with a particular focus on our specialized units such as the Wrongful Conviction Unit, Parole Advocacy Project, Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act unit, and Case Closed.  Responsibilities will include opening cases and updating data in our internal databases; sending introductory documents to clients; scanning and organizing records; assisting for formatting documents; and providing general administrative support.  The position requires excellent attention to detail and fluency with Microsoft Office programs as well as an interest in learning the procedural nuances of an intricate post-conviction practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Open new cases on case management system and updates cases with additional information and documents
• Help maintain the accuracy of our data in our internal databases by reviewing reports and correcting data as necessary
• Send questionnaires and introductory documents to new clients and handles basic client correspondence
• Scan and organizes hard-copy records
• Assist with formatting documents and submissions
• Provide general administrative support and coverage to other parts of CAB as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned