Bilingual Advocate/ Paralegal - My Sisters' Place

Bilingual Advocate/ Paralegal - My Sisters' Place Written by Fred Scaglione    Friday, 27 July 2012 14:15 Bilingual Advocate/ Paralegal My Sisters' Place is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Westchester County, NY.   Since 1997, our Center for Legal Services has provided an array of free legal services, outreach and education to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.   My Sisters' Place is currently seeking to fill the position of a full-time Bilingual Advocate/ Paralegal. Position Overview The Bilingual Advocate/ Paralegal will provide administrative support to the Center for Legal Services by: · Assisting the attorneys preparing petitions and in client meetings and consultations · Conducting consultations of potential clients and assessing their legal needs · Translating documents from English to Spanish, and Spanish to English and providing Spanish interpretation · Providing interpretation for clients in court · Assisting clients in collecting necessary documents · Collecting and entering case statistical information for grant reports · Preparing monthly statistical reports · Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Fluency in Spanish oral and written communication required Non-profit domestic violence and/or social service work experience preferred · Excellent written and oral communications skills. · Cultural competency with victims of domestic violence from various immigrant groups Ability to work independently, assess priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines · Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook and legal database programs, typing and data entry Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and to interact with management and program staff Excellent legal research skills HOW TO CONTACT: Send resume and cover letter preferably by email to: hahmad@mspny.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Or by mail: Hamra Ahmad, Esq. Managing Attorney My Sisters’ Place One Water Street White Plains, NY 10601 NO CALLS PLEASE.