Intake Paralegal, Elder Law Unit

Our Organization:

Legal Services, part of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC), provides high-quality, innovative representation to address the pressing legal needs of Brooklyn’s diverse lowincome population. BLS focuses on the problems that have the greatest impact on our clients — preserving affordable and decent housing, maintaining income support, redressing abusive lending and consumer practices, promoting family stability and mitigating the effects of domestic violence, and advocating for the disabled.

The Elder Law Unit is a general practice unit designed to provide comprehensive legal services to Seniors residing in Brooklyn. The mission of the Unit is to assist Seniors to maintain their independence and be able to live with dignity, and we accomplish our mission through legal representation, affirmative litigation, collaboration with communitybased organizations, and education and outreach. The Unit assists in a broad range of civil legal needs, including housing preservation, access to public assistance, social security and other benefits, advance directives and permanency planning, relief from consumer debt, and prevention of elder abuse.

LSNYC prides itself on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. As a social justice organization, we are committed to fighting for a workplace that is as diverse, equitable, and inclusive as possible for everyone. Our DEI committee and numerous affinity groups work to foster collegial relationships among staff and allow staff to explore and advocate for racial justice and anti-oppression growth within our organization and through our legal work. All employees are expected to learn about, seek to understand and work to realize our DEI goals.

Experience and Qualifications:

The intake paralegal's responsibilities will include conducting intake, gathering client information and coordinating follow-up services, providing legal guidance with the assistance of attorneys, and assisting case handlers on client-related matters. Occasional evening and weekend intake may be required.

Qualifications include:

• A demonstrated passion for social justice and a commitment to working with lowincome communities and communities of color to advance equity; • Excellent interviewing, writing, and communication skills;
• Experience working with low-income people;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Spanish fluency or proficiency in a second language spoken in the communities we strongly preferred;
• Skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, internet research, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Vaccine Mandate:

Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, LSNYC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please write “EL Intake Paralegal” in the subject line of the email.

Salary and benefits are determined by the LS-NYC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $50,486-$81,451