Location: 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, Lower Level, Astoria, NY 11102

Position Type: Full-Time (Temporary Term), Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (35 hrs/week)

Compensation: $35.58 per hour

About HANAC, Inc.

HANAC, Inc. is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization founded in 1972 to serve vulnerable populations. The Legal Victim & Witness Program provides direct legal and case management support to individuals navigating the civil, criminal, and immigration systems.

Position Summary

The Paralegal & Case Manager Specialist provides comprehensive legal and case management support to the Program Attorney and Program Director. This role manages client cases primarily focused on immigration and victim services-including OVS restitution, family law, U-Visas, VAWA, T-Visas, and Asylum.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Case Management: Manage assigned caseloads from intake through resolution, maintaining detailed, confidential records in CLIO and Cerenade. Track deadlines, daily action items, and client outcomes.

Legal Drafting & Filings: Draft, proofread, and assemble legal documents, affidavits, and immigration/family court filing packages under attorney supervision. Conduct legal research and prepare summaries.

Field & Court Support: Travel to NYC Courts, police precincts, and government agencies for filings and hearings. Assist clients in gathering vital evidence, including police and court records.

Client & Agency Coordination: Communicate regularly with clients, law enforcement, courts, and service providers. Coordinate external referrals, as well as translation and interpreter services.

Program Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to client confidentiality, program guidelines, and administrative reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent training/experience) and 2-4 years of paralegal or non-profit/human services experience.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and hands-on experience with case management systems (CLIO and Cerenade).

Requirements: Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to manage high-priority deadlines, valid I-9 work authorization, and completion of a background check/fingerprinting.

Preferences: Prior experience with U-Visas, VAWA, T-Visas, or Asylum cases and an active Notary Public license are a plus.

HANAC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Paralegal & Case Manager Specialist