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Family Paralegal

32BJ Benefit Funds • New York, NY • 1h ago

Full Time

New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $69,770.78 To $69,770.78 Annually

Job Code

260F

Department Name

Legal Fund Family

Reports To

Director, Family Law

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Union Code

232

Management

About Us:

Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds ("the Funds") is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 185,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services. Through our commitment, we embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST). By following our core values, employees are open to different and new ways of doing things, take active steps to improve the organization, create an environment of trust and respect, approach their work with the intent of a positive outcome, and work collaboratively with colleagues.

The Funds oversees and manages $11 billion of dollars in assets, which are made up of many, varied and complex funds. The dollars come from a number of sources, including the property owners who pay into the funds on behalf of their employees, and as such, requires those who oversee and manage the money to be highly skilled financial management people.

32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to further help the lives of our hard-working members and their families. We use cutting edge technology such as: M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more.

Please take a moment to watch our video to learn more about our culture and contributions to our members: youtu.be/hYNdMGLn19A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYNdMGLn19A)

Job Summary:

Meet with clients at initial intake to conduct preliminary assessment.

Conduct legal research in substantive and procedural law.

Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, including petitions, affidavits of service, statements of net worth, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, and responsive pleadings; present case analyses to supervising attorneys.

Coordinate with attorneys post-intake to plan legal strategy and review case progress.

Investigate facts and law of case to determine course of action.

Route documents and correspondence efficiently within and between departments.

Maintain regular client contact to collect information, provide updates, and support direct communication with relevant third parties.

Monitor legal and policy updates to ensure accuracy in document preparation.

File legal documents with courts and agencies in accordance with attorney instruction.

Maintain and update individual case files with complete and accurate documentation.

Conduct research using public records at court clerk offices and administrative agencies.

Provide clients with self-help materials and guidance as appropriate.

Review prior and current Legal Fund cases to confirm client eligibility and plan coverage.

Collect, track, and account for client funds in coordination with the legal team and in accordance with Fund procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications (Competencies):

Minimum one (1) year experience as a paralegal; experience in family or matrimonial law strongly preferred.

Notary Public license preferred.

Familiarity with case management and document preparation software.

Soft Skills (Interpersonal Skills):

Maintain a professional demeanor, appearance, and workspace in representation of the Legal Services Fund.

Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, high-volume work environment.

Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues across all levels and functions.

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree required.

Language Skills:

Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, Walking, Climbing or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling

Over 2/3 of the time: Talking or Hearing

100% of the time: Using Hands

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1/3 to 2/3 of the time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, exposure to radiation, moderate noise.

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