Interview the client, performing a thorough bio psycho social assessment. During this process, crisis intervention, brief treatment, or short term counseling may also be performed. Identify and interview collateral sources of information. Collateral interviews are done with family members, friends, teachers, social workers, community members, and others connected to the c

Paralegal II CAB Parole Advocacy Project Litigation Jun 14, 2024 The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, client centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide convictions. We represent low income people in all five boroughs w

Staff Attorney Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) Jun 18, 2024 The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, client centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide convictions. CAB is seeking a staff attorney who will f

Manage and organize discovery, investigation, and other case materials into case file using applicable data management platform. Convert files into OCR PDF files or other formats. Build trial or case notebooks, create bookmarks and indexes to assist attorney and team. Create spreadsheets or other logs to aid in managing and organizing digital files and case information. I

Record all Accounts Payable transactions in adherence to US GAAP on a timely basis Ensure all vendor information to record an invoice is entered accurately in Financial Edge Address and resolve vendor inquiries Provide excellent customer service with a sense of urgency to both vendors and LAS employees Train temps and new hires Assist in delegating invoices and check requ

Together with the Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice, provide legal and managerial leadership for the Civil Practice in the Bronx Responsible for overall office management and operations Supervise, mentor, train, and encourage professional development of managers, staff attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and support staff Monitor and maintain a high standard of repr

Pro Bono Scholars 2024 25 Oct 30, 2024 The Pro Bono Scholars Program (PBSP) allows students in their final year of law school to devote their last semester of study to performing pro bono service for the poor through an approved externship program, law school clinic, legal services provider, law firm or corporation. Students who are accepted into the Pro Bono Scholars Prog

Client representation and advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation Conduct regular courthouse based and off site intake, including during evening hours Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community based organizations, and housing advocates Policy adv