Full time
The Legal Aid Society
New York, NY, USA
Paralegal Casehandler, Employment Law Unit #25-99 New York, New York, United States Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 28, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice seeks a talented Paralegal Casehandler with a deep commitment to serving low-income workers to join for the Employment Law Unit. The Employment Law Unit is a citywide unit that provides legal services to low-wage and unemployed workers. Most of the Employment Law Unit’s cases involve violations of wage-and-hour laws, workplace discrimination, family and medical leave, labor trafficking, and claims for unemployment insurance. The Unit works closely with community-based organizations, conducting trainings on workers’ rights, providing legal advice and assistance, and responding to community concerns. The Employment Law Unit also engages in extensive policy and legislative advocacy, leading to changes...