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    Paralegal - Home Ownership Protection Program (HOPP) - Utica, United States - Legal Aid Society of Mid New York Inc

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    Job DescriptionPOSITION TITLE Paralegal PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Home Ownership Protection Program (HOPP)

    OFFICE LOCATION(S) Binghamton, Oneonta & Syracuse

    SALARY RANGE $42,250 - $63,378 (DOE)

    SUPERVISOR Managing Attorney

    POSTING DATE May 1, 2024

    MISSION STATEMENT

    LASMNY is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The program area includes (13) counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Agricultural Worker Project services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.

    JOB SUMMARY

    LASMNY has full-time paralegal positions to provide support for its Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP)/Foreclosure program. The position can be based in the following LASMNY offices: Utica, Binghamton or Oneonta and reports to the Managing Attorney. The HOPP paralegal will provide direct and comprehensive legal support to staff attorneys, which will include advice, negotiation, motion practice, and litigation and counseling to individuals facing foreclosure of their home.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


    • Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients for services over the phone or in person.


    • Interview and screen clients facing mortgage or tax foreclosure, assess the status of the case and prepare case summaries.


    • Explain the timeline to clients facing mortgage or tax foreclosure during the interview and triaging of case.


    • Upon triaging a case, submit the case to managing attorney for assignment.


    • Track mortgage and tax foreclosure cases and submit periodic status reports to managing attorney.


    • Complete loss mitigation applications for mortgage foreclosure cases per the direction of managing attorney.


    • Maintain accurate records and statistics for the coordination of timely reports.


    • Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system.


    • Prepare, organize, store and retrieve case files.


    • Assist with tasks related to the grant reporting process.


    • Assist attorney(s) with trial preparation.


    • Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel,

    community members, etc.


    • Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law.


    • Engage in outreach and education efforts to reach community members, advocates and service

    providers.


    • Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as requested.


    • Regular and predictable attendance.


    • Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY policies, procedures and grant based reporting requirements.


    • Perform responsibilities and duties based upon department needs and requirements as assigned by the supervisor.

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS


    • Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of education

    and work experience.


    • Prior office experience, preferably in a legal environment.


    • Demonstrated commitment to serve low-income community members.


    • Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and computerized legal research.


    • Willingness to learn new technology.


    • Bilingual or multilingual a plus.


    • Travel may be required.

    LASMNY offers a generous benefit package Most benefits available date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Medical Waiver Program (if eligible), Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 403(b), Employer Contributing SEP/IRA, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, Sick, Personal, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Exam Leave, Employee Assistance Plan, Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (14) Holidays.

    APPLICATION PROCESS

    We encourage interested, qualified candidates to apply for this position by sending a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to

    Equal Opportunity Employer | Affirmative Action Employer

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