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Intake Paralegal/Legal Services Assistant, Disability Advocacy Project (DAP)

Legal Services NYC
Location
Manhattan Legal Services
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Disability Advocacy Project (DAP)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Substantial experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds—specifically, transgender and gender non-conforming people, gay and lesbian individuals, people living with HIV/AIDS, substance users, people living with mental illnesses, and people who have experienced trauma.
  • Experience conducting legal intake.
  • Experience interacting with government officials and advocating for clients in agency settings.
  • Experience with data collection and working on grant compliance.
  • Proficiency with HIPAA confidentiality laws and regulations.
  • Humility, a keen understanding of power and privilege, and a willingness to accept input and feedback, especially from clients.
Nice to have
  • Fluency or proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English, especially Spanish or Chinese, strongly preferred.
What the job really is

The Intake Paralegal/Legal Services Assistant will support the Disability Advocacy Project by conducting client intakes, eligibility screenings, and maintaining case files. This role involves interfacing with clients, government agencies, and providing litigation support to attorneys, while also engaging in community outreach and assisting clients with Social Security applications and benefits issues.

Things to weigh
  • Salary range is dependent on work history and experience, which may lead to variability in compensation.
  • No specific benefits or perks listed in the posting.
  • Community outreach may require after-hours or weekend work.
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