Deputy Director, PAH Paralegal Team
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Since 1968, Brooklyn A has provided free legal services for low-income residents of Brooklyn, pursuing a neighborhood-based mission of justice, empowerment, and community development. For over half a century, we have utilized an array of legal and advocacy strategies â community organizing, affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of individuals and families. Collaboration with city, state, and federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions is also an integral part of our strategy. Brooklyn A has three core programs â Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH) Program, Consumer & Economic Advocacy (CEA) Program, and Community & Economic Development (CED) Program â each of which has unique initiatives and plays a vital community role to ensure basic needs are met and fundamental rights affirmed.Brooklyn A seeks a Deputy Director, PAH Paralegal Team who will be responsible for ensuring the successful and smooth operations of the PAH program legal and administrative functions, including client communication and case management, assisting with the drafting of pleadings and papers; case filings and client intakes. The Deputy Director will serve as a direct supervisor to the PAH paralegal team including case/work delegation, oversight of litigation support assignments, and training. They will participate in case review meetings and ensure the case management system is accurate, updated regularly, and cases are closed in a timely manner.Other responsibilities include:Manage client intake process, including answering incoming calls for related housing issues, assessing immediate needs and scheduling intake meetings;Act as client liaison/advocate to coordinate with internal and external programs and agencies to make referrals and to ensure integrated services delivery;Communicate legal details to clients in a clear and precise manner in attorney's absence without providing legal consultation or advice;Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents such as subpoenas, letters of advocacy, affidavits, and forms for administrative hearings;Research and investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action/defenses and prepare case accordingly;File motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals with court clerk;Participate in community outreach events to promote legal services and recruit clients.To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of five years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration, and an Associate degree or higher in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistance or Juris Doctorate (JD) or Doctor of Jurisprudence from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program. You should have a passion for social justice and helping and representing clients in low-income tenant groups, community organizations, and coalitions. As a valued team member, you will have a client-based focus and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.The most important competencies for the role are:Demonstrated experience facilitating day-to-day legal services operations in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment;Experience with legal drafting, case support, and discovery and trial preparation;Excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to understand legal, factual, technical, economic, and historical issues and synthesize this knowledge in a coherent and non-technical fashion;Excellent management skills, including the ability to foster effective communication, collaboration, decision-making, and mutual respect;Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly in working with people in crisis, and various government agencies;Ability to work independently with initiative, to manage a high case-load, to meet deadlines, and to be flexible;Technical proficiency, including computer skills, sufficient to independently maintain, review, and generate materials relevant to the position as well as track client information in our database, prepare reports for funders, attend meetings, and perform administrative tasks related to the work, such as timekeeping, client communication, document preparation and production, and case notes;Bilingual English/Spanish or English and a second language preferred;Contribute to our work culture that encourages and celebrates differences;Basic knowledge of New York City and State housing laws and rules;Thorough commitment to Brooklyn A's mission.How to apply:If you are interested in this position, you must submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your experiences would make you a good fit for this role. This is a hybrid in-office/remote position based in Brooklyn, NY.Compensation & BenefitsAnnual salary $80,000-100,000 dependent on years of experience. Benefits highlights - 27 days vacation; employer paid health, dental and vision insurance; employer contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.Brooklyn A is a diverse team that is committed to recruiting, supporting, retaining, and promoting a talented staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences that share the organization's commitment to racial, economic and social justice. At Brooklyn A, diversity encompasses a variety of characteristics, lifestyles, and perspectives, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, disability, socio-economic status, and family status. We firmly believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is essential to both the quality of our client services and the personal satisfaction of our staff.We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, people from low-income backgrounds, and with lived experiences in the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.#J-18808-Ljbffr