Paralegal Specialist

pspan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"HANAC, Inc. #8211; originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee #8211; is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.#160;#160;/span/ppspan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Program: Legal Victim amp; Witness ProgrambrLocation: Astoria, NY. 11102brPosition: Paralegal SpecialistbrPart-time: 16 hours/ weekbrSalary: $34 per hour, no negotiation.#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;brWork Schedule: Monday to Wednesday (9:00 Am to 1:00 Pm). Afternoons when are required./span/ppspan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Provide information and assistance to individuals who are victims of a crime in the Civil, Criminal, and Immigration systems. Welcome clients and assess them with legal matters, provide appropriate responses based on the program attorney review, and maintain track of the data caseload. /span/ppspan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Major Functions/Accountabilities/span/pullispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Record work time on ADP and report to the manager any issue related to attendance./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Open contacts and matters in CLIO amp; immigration program accounts. Data and notes are required to be maintained on a daily bases./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"All documents are reviewed in Grammarly HANAC premium accounts first before sending drafts for review./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Update caseload in excel with the services statistics./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Complete court forms for program attorney review./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Prepare client`s matters to submit in New York City courts and post office./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Handle sensitive and personal information with an understanding and respect for client confidentiality. /span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Maintain HIPPA regulations is required./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Respond to telephone amp; e-mail requests for information and following up with clients amp; coworkers./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Act as a liaison between the clients and any city departments or service departments./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Make copies of any relevant material amp; prepare trial notebooks, affidavits, motions, claims, forms, and communications for client`s cases./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Attend client`s hearings with the program attorney./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Work with HANAC staff on client matters. /span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Apply program assessments and elaborate safety planning when required./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director and program attorney related to research in client`s cases./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Keeping track of changes in the legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Help with translations from Spanish to English when needed. The same help with the translation of Spanish to English, and other languages with the use of a translation line./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Other office assignments and reports preparation upon attorney and management request. /span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"This job requires permanent traveling to the NYC Courts, and Police Precincts and maintaining receipts for transportation logs and reimbursements./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Apply HANAC handbook policies all the time. Business attire is required Monday to Thursday. Remote work is allowed after probation, this position is mostly onsite./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Apply and follow the program services manual./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Attend training available. /span/li/ulpspan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Qualifications /span/pullispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"A Bachelor#8217;s degree,#160;minimum from an accredited four-year university or equivalent combination of training and experience, may be substituted for the educational requirements./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"1-2 years of experience working in legal applications and case management databases is required. /span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"The ability to work on multiple client cases amp; good time management is required. /span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Provide writing samples when you apply for this job./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Must have demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and be familiar with entering data into online systems.#160; /span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to maintain confidentiality, apply program guidelines, and follow procedures./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Must be able to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends when needed)./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to work both independently and with others to resolve issues and maintain composure and professionalism in an environment of changing and/or multiple priorities./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Bilingual English/ Spanish required./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"Knowledge of U-Visas, VAWA, T-Visas, Asylums, and Complex immigration cases is a plus./span/lilispan style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"A notary license is a plus. /span/li/ulp/pp/pp/pp/p