Job Description
M-F 9-5
Unpaid Lunch Break
No Holiday work, Overtime or travel required
Free Parking Provided
The Division of Human Rights is looking to fill THREE (3) positions for PARALEGALS ONLY. The work will be fully REMOTE.
Required Education: An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field; OR
A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Required Experience: A minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant, with a strong preference for experience in civil rights, employment law, or housing discrimination law. Demonstrated experience conducting complainant, client, or witness interviews, particularly with individuals from diverse or vulnerable backgrounds. Provenn experience drafting legal documents, administrative complaints, or detailed factual summaries.
Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with civil rights statutes (i.e., NY State Human Rights Law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Fair Housing Act).
Key Skills & Competencies: Active Listening & Empathy: Ability to listen actively, build trust, and extract detailed factual information from individuals who may be experiencing distress. Exceptional Writing Skills: Ability to synthesize complex factual narratives into clear, concise, and legally structured complaints. Analytical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to identify key legal issues and elements of proof in discrimination claims. Organization & Time Management: High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict legal deadlines. Software Proficiency: Proficiency with legal practice management software, and document management systems
Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience
Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner.
Perform other reasonably related duties as required.
New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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Unpaid Lunch Break
No Holiday work, Overtime or travel required
Free Parking Provided
The Division of Human Rights is looking to fill THREE (3) positions for PARALEGALS ONLY. The work will be fully REMOTE.
Required Education: An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field; OR
A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Required Experience: A minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant, with a strong preference for experience in civil rights, employment law, or housing discrimination law. Demonstrated experience conducting complainant, client, or witness interviews, particularly with individuals from diverse or vulnerable backgrounds. Provenn experience drafting legal documents, administrative complaints, or detailed factual summaries.
Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with civil rights statutes (i.e., NY State Human Rights Law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Fair Housing Act).
Key Skills & Competencies: Active Listening & Empathy: Ability to listen actively, build trust, and extract detailed factual information from individuals who may be experiencing distress. Exceptional Writing Skills: Ability to synthesize complex factual narratives into clear, concise, and legally structured complaints. Analytical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to identify key legal issues and elements of proof in discrimination claims. Organization & Time Management: High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict legal deadlines. Software Proficiency: Proficiency with legal practice management software, and document management systems
Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience
Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner.
Perform other reasonably related duties as required.
New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Albany, NY (Remote) |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $22–$25 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.nwpusa.com/ |
About Company
New Wave People, Inc. (NWP) is an established Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority, and Economically Disadvantaged (EDWOSB) business. We are recognized by diverse organizations for our many contributions to the business world and the communities we serve. We have been honored among the Top 100 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com. New Wave People provides professional contingent staffing for both short-term, or long- term assignments. Our clients may request one contractor from us, or an entire project team with management oversite. We offer a wide variety of personnel to government and corporate clients nationwide. NWP’s management team with over 130 years of staffing industry experience is very proud to deliver quantifiable results to our clients and our employees exemplifying our commitment to business excellence and community.
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