Pro Bono Initiatives Paralegal
Fordham University
New York, NY
Full-time
Legal
Posted on May 12, 2023
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Pro Bono Initiatives Paralegal
Position Number
A09905
FLSA
Exempt
Number of hours worked per week
35
Department
Law School
Campus/Location
Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC
Position Summary
The Pro Bono Initiatives Paralegal serves a critical role in supporting the Feerick Center for Social Justice's access-to-justice pro bono initiatives. The Paralegal will provide extensive programmatic and administrative support to the Center's pro bono initiatives, including helping to oversee limited-scope clinics, coordinating all aspects of volunteer programming, assisting with grants compliance and data collection, and interfacing with clients as necessary.
Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
$58,500
Maximum Starting Salary
$62,500
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A316P
Number of Vacancies
1
Start Date
ASAP
Posting Date
02/09/2023
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Checklist
Mental Demands
Physical Demands
Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to)
Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties
Lifting Requirements
Visual Acuity Requirements
Noise Conditions
Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Pro Bono Initiatives Paralegal
Position Number
A09905
FLSA
Exempt
Number of hours worked per week
35
Department
Law School
Campus/Location
Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC
Position Summary
The Pro Bono Initiatives Paralegal serves a critical role in supporting the Feerick Center for Social Justice's access-to-justice pro bono initiatives. The Paralegal will provide extensive programmatic and administrative support to the Center's pro bono initiatives, including helping to oversee limited-scope clinics, coordinating all aspects of volunteer programming, assisting with grants compliance and data collection, and interfacing with clients as necessary.
Essential Functions
- Oversees all administrative aspects of CLARO Programs and manages data and recording-keeping as needed, including for grant reporting.
- Serves as lead non-attorney staff person for fast-paced, client-facing in-person and remote CLARO clinics, which includes responsibility for planning, staffing, and the running of clinics with a client and community-centered focus;
- Provides paralegal support for CLARO: conducts prescreen, intakes clients, prepares and updates templates and documents for attorneys and CLARO clients, liaises with court staff, and incorporates and supports the use of technology in providing legal services.
- Manages outreach and communications related to CLARO Programs, including community and prospective client engagement, training, engagement with partner organizations, and volunteer management.
- Works on the Center's other pro bono programs, which may include supporting immigration, educational equity, and/or veteran's rights programming.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with community outreach and engagement including through social media
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice, including anti-racism and economic justice
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well collaboratively
- Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience working with case management systems (preferably LegalServer) and other databases
- Grant reporting experience
- Position requires some evening hours to staff CLARO clinics and other events.
- Associate's Degree in a relevant field (social services for example) or equivalent work experience
- Paralegal and or administrative support work experience
- Spanish language proficiency
- Well-developed written and public speaking skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace applications including Google Sheets
$58,500
Maximum Starting Salary
$62,500
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A316P
Number of Vacancies
1
Start Date
ASAP
Posting Date
02/09/2023
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Checklist
Mental Demands
Physical Demands
Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to)
Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties
Lifting Requirements
Visual Acuity Requirements
Noise Conditions
Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).