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

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

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

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

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

Marketing to Mid level Donor, Justice Network Members, and Planned Giving Prospects Develop goals for the number of donors at the Advocate and Change Agent levels and continue to grow and strengthen Justice Network giving at these levels Develop specialized Justice Network acquisition marketing, in coordination with the Development communication team, across channels (mai

Supervising Attorney, Housing Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn) Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors and support personnel as a Supervising Attorney of the Government

Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers in Consumer Law Project Supervise managers of Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Foreclosure Prevention and Home Equity Preservation Project, and Community Development Project; supervise staff of these units as needed Supervise client representation in State and federal administrative and court proceedings Monitor client serv

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

Locate and interview witnesses; including visiting detention centers and locations outside NYC when needed Investigate relevant locations and alleged crime scenes Document scenes (photographs, video, diagrams, measurements, etc.) Create crime scene sketches/diagrams/maps Prepare written summaries of investigation results via our case management system Conduct background c

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

Together with the Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice, provide legal and managerial leadership for the Civil Practice in the Bronx Responsible for overall office management and operations Supervise, mentor, train, and encourage professional development of managers, staff attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and support staff Monitor and maintain a high standard of repr

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

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

Pro Bono Scholars 2024 25 Oct 30, 2024 The Pro Bono Scholars Program (PBSP) allows students in their final year of law school to devote their last semester of study to performing pro bono service for the poor through an approved externship program, law school clinic, legal services provider, law firm or corporation. Students who are accepted into the Pro Bono Scholars Prog