Paralegal

About the role

Covenant House New York's Legal Department is seeking a Paralegal to assist the Legal Affairs team with administrative tasks and certain tasks related to investigations, policies, and presentations.

What you'll do

Support League policy management, including drafting, distribution, and compliance. Assist with preparing PowerPoint presentations and other materials, including decks, guides, tracking charts, checklists, and reports. Assist (under supervision of CHNY attorneys) with investigatory needs, including factual analyses, informational intake, and summaries. Draft legal documents. Manage documents and electronic files, and the process for responding to litigation discovery requests. Conduct legal research Provide support for independent contractor processes, including working on templates and interfacing with internal stakeholders on departmental needs and engagement requests. Interview clients Additional responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree 2+ years at a law firm or in-house as a paralegal or legal assistant Certified Paralegal Certificate or Certified Legal Professional Detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with outstanding organizational and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to proofread material for grammatical or spelling errors Customer service Time management Follow the rules of confidentiality Appointment setting Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to prioritize, organize, manage, and complete time-sensitive matters without sacrificing accuracy Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, team environment Ability to work evenings and weekends Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Knowledge of the Spanish and/or French Language (business proficiency)