Overview
Front Desk Clerk Jobs in Flushing, NY at XU LAW OFFICES P.C.
Golden Law is Hiring a Legal Assistant / Paralegal
The Law Office of Deborah M. Golden is hiring for a full-time legal assistant / paralegal for our civil rights and FOIA practice. Our firm is dedicated to advocating for the rights of individuals and challenging government misconduct. We need someone who is hyper-organized, friendly, and enjoys using tech for good. For more information about our work, please visit
This is a mostly remote position, but we need you to live within the DC metro area for necessary parts of the job.
What you will do:
Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness, including file and email management.
Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
Conduct intake interviews with clients relating to potentially traumatizing matters, including sexual assault, physical assault, denial of basic medical care, and other horrible things.
Meet with clients in local jails to review documents and obtain information.
Process incoming mail, by scanning, filing, and summarizing the letters we get.
Conduct factual investigation and record gathering, including tracking FOIAs requests and requests for medical records and following up as needed.
Maintain and organize legal files and case documents in the electronic system.
Answer and direct phone calls.
Maintain contact lists.
Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars.
Provide other clerical support as needed.
Your qualifications:
You understand that mass incarceration is rooted in our country’s racist history and that affects how our legal system works.
You believe in a free press and love tenacious reporters.
You like to fight for the underdog.
You have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
You are able to effectively communicate with a variety of people in a variety of settings and emotional states.
You have excellent written communication skills.
You like to take initiative and love to find efficient ways to finish tasks.
You have strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Google applications.
You are responsible and flexible.
You have a desire to make a difference.
You are vaccinated against COVID-19 and maintain other required and suggested vaccinations because you protect your own health and the health of our clients.
You know how to strike the right balance between “can figure it out myself” and “asks for help when needed for the sake of efficiency.”
You have a sense of humor.
You aren’t a jerk.
Things that are pluses, but not required:
You speak Spanish.
You have experience with the criminal legal and carceral systems.
You know Zapier and MyCase.
You have travelled a non-traditional path, are a first generation professional, or have lived experience in the criminal legal system. Consistent with DC’s Ban-the-Box law and the firm’s ethos, this is not a request for any information about arrests or convictions.
Compensation:
$20-28 per hour, 35 hours per week base-level.
$350/month health insurance and medical expense allowance.
Tech allowance.
10 days sick leave, annually.
“Take what you need” vacation time (after 60 day trial period) .
To apply, send a cover letter that tells us why a job like this is a good fit for you and which highlights why you are an ideal candidate, a resume, and a short writing sample (less than 3 pages, excerpts ok) as one PDF to .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Work from home
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Overtime
Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Language:
Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Washington, DC 20003 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Washington, DC 20003: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20003
Title: Front Desk Clerk
Company: XU LAW OFFICES P.C.
Location: Flushing, NY
