Paralegal Advocate - Public Benefits & Litigation Support

Legal Services NYC(15 days ago)

OnsiteFull TimeJunior$62,266 - $108,778Public Benefits & Litigation Support

About this role

A Paralegal Advocate at Brooklyn Legal Services is a staff position within Legal Services NYC’s Public Benefits & Litigation Support Unit serving low-income New Yorkers. The role is part of a neighborhood-based, community-centered legal services program focused on housing, income, immigration, and other basic needs. The position contributes to the organization’s mission of advancing racial, social, and economic justice for vulnerable Brooklyn residents.

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Required Skills

Time Management
Collaboration
Client Interviewing
Legal Writing
Communication
Organization
Data Compliance
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Outlook

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

About Legal Services NYC

legalservicesnyc.org

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is a nonprofit legal aid organization that provides free civil legal help to low‑income New Yorkers. LSNYC connects callers to intake specialists and attorneys for matters such as housing and eviction defense, public benefits, family and consumer law, immigration, elder law, and related services. Their multilingual intake line is open Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at 917‑661‑4500. The organization also works through community outreach, impact litigation, and policy advocacy to protect tenants, preserve benefits, and advance economic security.