Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Bronx) The Legal Aid Society Justice in [...]

Overview

Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Bronx) #25-171

Bronx, New York, United States

Deadline is 3 : 00 PM EST for Date Listed : Nov 12, 2025

The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Paralegal Casehandler at one or more locations : Bronx Housing Justice – Tenant Defense Unit. The Paralegal Casehandler works on their own cases as well as with Housing Staff Attorneys to resolve benefits and advocacy issues, including, but not limited to, obtaining rent arrears and ongoing rental assistance through appropriate programs, agency advocacy, representation of clients at administrative hearings, and outreach and training for affected client communities and service providers. The Paralegal Casehandler is on the frontlines of assisting individuals and families to avoid imminent eviction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake / client interviews, provide advice and direct assistance, and assess requests for services
• Represent clients at administrative hearings at HRA or other appropriate forums
• Obtain rent arrears and ongoing rental assistance through FHEPS and other programs
• Handle a high volume of individual cases and respond to the needs of community-based organizations
• Work with staff attorneys and supervising attorneys to resolve the benefits issues involved with housing practice cases
• Prepare motion documents including client affidavits / affirmations
• Conduct advocacy in eviction cases and termination hearings
• Develop community education materials and conduct trainings for clients and other advocates, as well as conduct trainings and community outreach
• Maintain case records
• Conduct courthouse-based and on-site intake as needed, including during evening hours
• Conduct policy advocacy on behalf of clients
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

Salary and Benefits

The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range : $62,400 - $95,555

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits.

Education Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purpose of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other state and federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York State to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.

StudentAid.gov

hesc.ny.gov / loan-forgiveness-programs

Work Authorization

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status needed to obtain a TN visa.)

How to Apply

All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF :

For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and to participate in dismantling bias in all forms.

Location

Bronx – Civil Practice Neighborhood Office

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