Staff Paralegal

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Staff Paralegal

The candidate will be responsible for case load management, legal research and writing, representation at Social Security administration with informal appeals and at administrative hearings. Paralegal will also provide a spectrum of legal assistance ranging from direct communication with clients to collaboration with community partners to affect systematic change and provide holistic service delivery. Position reports to staff attorney(s). Bachelor or Associate degree in Paralegal Studies. Legal services background and previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities is preferred. Applicants are expected to have strong personal work ethic, interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, ability to organize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, effective communication, and cultural competency to work with clients challenged by poverty across the spectrum of diversity.

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Neighborhood Legal Services
Main-Seneca Bldg 237 Main St. , Suite 400
Buffalo
New York
United States 14203
Website : http://www.nls.org/