Paralegal

**Paralegal** **Department**: Legal **Team:** Legal **Reports to**: Senior/Staff Attorney **Direct Reports:** None **Employment Status**: Permanent, Full Time/Exempt (40 hours/week) **Location**: Applicants based in New York City, Long Island, Capital Region, Hudson Valley, Western New York, or Finger Lakes are welcome to apply. Position will require regular travel within New York State, including the regions listed above and other parts of New York State. This position is mostly on-site, with a requirement of being in the office 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week. **Salary**: $75,800/year **Overview of the Organization** The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, and allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted. **Position Overview** The Paralegal will assist in playing a critical role in contributing to a network of legal services across several regions of New York State, with a focus on vulnerable immigrant populations and emerging legal services needs. The Paralegal will contribute to the onboarding, training, and support of other full-time or contract support staff. The Paralegal will report to the Senior/Staff Attorney and will work closely with internal teams as well as external partners, including legal service providers and community-based organizations. NYIC Legal delivers limited scope legal services via legal clinics (in-person, remote, or hybrid) and remote 1:1 legal assistance. NYIC Legal also develops special projects and rapid response initiatives to serve clients caught in the midst of changing immigration laws, policies, and practice. The Paralegal will ensure that the legal support services provided through this program are high quality and culturally responsive. Duties include direct services (completing screenings/intakes, requesting and researching client records, drafting declarations and applications, etc.) and providing administrative support (filing, proofreading, managing supplies). Duties also include supporting complex projects such as organizing and participating in legal clinics, contributing to new administrative workflows, and ensuring accurate data of legal services completed. **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** *Provision of Legal Support Services* *Data Collection* *Other Responsibilities* *Qualifications* *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer* **Salary**: $75,800/year** ***The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.* In addition to a competitive salary, the NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited vacation time after 90 days of employment, paid sick time, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter through Breezy: All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.