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Collaboration with the city, state, and federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions is also an integral part of our strategy.  </span><span style=\"color: rgb(72, 65, 63)\">Build Up Justice NYC</span><span style=\"color: rgb(72, 65, 63)\"> has three core programs—Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH) Program, Consumer &amp; Economic Advocacy (CEA) Program, and Community &amp; Economic Development (CED) Program—each of which has unique initiatives and plays a vital community role to ensure basic needs are met and fundamental rights affirmed.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">The Preserving Affordable Housing Program uses legal and advocacy strategies to preserve and protect affordable housing, prevent evictions, combat tenant harassment and discrimination, and ensure that working families, individuals, older adults and others live in stable environments and within their financial means. </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Position Summary: </span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Litigation Paralegal with the Brooklyn-PAH Program will work closely with staff attorneys and Program Director to ensure the successful and smooth operation of its legal and administrative functions. The <span style=\"color: rgb(3, 32, 61)\">litigation paralegal will assist in all phases of the litigation process, from the discovery period through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.</span>They will be supporting litigation in NYC Housing and Supreme Courts. This is a one-year position with possible extension as funding permits. </span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\">Job Responsibilities:</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\"> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">With the supervision of an attorney, research cases and legal issues to support client cases, and prepare the appropriate documentation according to established procedures;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Interview clients and enter cases into the case management system and prepare letters and request documents to prepare clients' cases; </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Communicate legal details to clients in a clear and precise manner in attorney's absence without providing legal consultation or advice;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Transcribe notes from legal proceedings and meetings on computer from dictation and notation with precise terminology and speed;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Research, retrieve and update appropriate information in clients' case files in both hard files and case management system;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Coordinate and confirm deposition schedules with other law firms as well as field incoming inquiries regarding court related details;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Facilitate the timely delivery of legal documents and attend court and administrative hearings as required;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Respond to clients in a timely and professional manner that best represents BUJNYC and respect for the client;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Maintain an updated and accurate master calendar for the team;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Attend community group meetings and outreach programs and client meetings as necessary. May involve evenings and weekend;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">General administrative duties for the team and other duties as assigned.</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\"> </span><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\"> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\">Qualifications:</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\"> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">A Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and a minimum of three years litigation paralegal experience; Paralegal certificate, a plus;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Experience with following court rules, filing court documents and maintaining litigation files;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, local organizations, and people in desperate crisis;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Demonstrated ability to interact with client/tenants of different races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Excellent writing in English, bi-lingual Spanish preferred;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\">Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other standard data management systems required, related certifications a plus;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\"> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\">Strong reporting and record keeping skills, including the ability to synthesize lots of quantifiable and qualitative data into clear, plain language and readable charts and checklists;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\">Must be able to work strategically within a team structure as well as independently, multi-task and work under tight deadlines;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Dependability, good time management and organizational skills and be attentive to detail;</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\">Thorough commitment to Brooklyn A’s mission.</span><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 27, 17)\"> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Compensation &amp; Benefits</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Annual salary $61,000 - $67,000 dependent on years of experience. Benefits highlights - 27 days vacation; </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">employer paid health, dental and vision insurance; employer contribution to 401(k).</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">To apply</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">If you are interested in this position, you must submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">experiences would make you a good fit for this role. <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">This Brooklyn based position is hybrid -- in-office 3 days/remote work 2 days.</span>  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><em><span>Build Up Justice NYC is a diverse team that is committed to recruiting, supporting, retaining, and promoting a talented staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences that share the organization's commitment to racial, economic and social justice. At Build Up Justice NYC diversity encompasses a variety of characteristics, lifestyles, and perspectives, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, disability, socio-economic status, and family status. We firmly believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is essential to both the quality of our client services and the personal satisfaction of our staff. </span></em></p>\n<p><em><span><br></span></em><em><span>W</span></em><em><span>e encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, people from low-income backgrounds, and with lived experiences in the communities we serve.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.</span></em></p>",
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