Public Benefits Paralegal - Albany

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Employment Status : Full-Time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Practice Group : Public Benefits

Organization Information

Empire Justice Center, a diverse and highly respected statewide legal services organization, seeks a paralegal for our Public Benefits practice group. This is an opportunity to join and grow in one of the most influential organizations serving marginalized low-income individuals and families in New York State.

Empire Justice Center attracts and employs a diverse team of dedicated, determined, and passionate advocates who significantly impact the lives of low-income New Yorkers. We succeed through direct legal representation, high-impact litigation, and legislative and administrative advocacy. As an organization, we provide top-notch training and technical assistance to other advocates to ensure fairness and justice for New Yorkers. We thrive on our commitment to supporting justice for populations that have historically experienced high levels of oppression. These populations include racially diverse individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration issues, and domestic violence. Additionally, the organization advocates for people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and school-age children facing discrimination and violations of their civil rights in schools.

Our offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island offer staff an exciting, dynamic, inclusive working environment with a solid commitment to work / life balance, teamwork, diversity, wellness, and personal / professional development.

Position Summary

Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a paralegal in our Public Benefits practice group. The paralegal will work with a team of attorneys on cases in state and federal court, assist the benefits team on policy initiatives, and assist with Freedom of Information Requests and research.

Salary

The referenced pay range / scale represents this job's estimated minimum and maximum compensation. Individual annual salaries / hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range and determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, market data, and internal equity considerations.

The salary range for this position is $40,000-$54,080.

Benefits

We are an organization that supports and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefit package including :

• 35-hour full-time work week.
• Employee Wellness Activities.
• Health Insurance Coverage

o Employer pays 100% premium for a high-quality, co-pay insurance plan.

o Benefit is eligible after 12 months of employment.

Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and strongly desires a diverse and inclusive workforce. Empire Justice Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, specifically - race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, genetics, neurodiversity, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements :

o Hybrid. If the position is filled locally, it is eligible for a hybrid work request under the organizational policy.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Preferred Qualifications

TO APPLY : Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, please visit our “Work With Us” employment page on our website at www.empirejustice.org. Please submit a complete application, including a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references (one supervisor is required). Please refrain from making phone calls or sending hard copies. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Mercedece Love, Human Resources and Compliance Manager, at mlove@empirejustice.org. Empire Justice Center is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Empire Justice Center ensures that persons with disabilities and / or communication barriers have reasonable accommodations.