[Hamp-law] Legal Asst Job, Civil Rights/ NYC (fwd)

[Carin Rank]

Paralegal

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills, and
must be extremely organized, detail oriented, computer savvy, and
comfortable multi-tasking. Responsibilities include substantive work on
cases such as investigation, reviewing and analyzing evidence,
proof-reading, and trial preparation, as well as general day-to-day
office tasks including answering phones, drafting correspondence,
indexing discovery documents, and filing.

Salary: $35,000/year plus comprehensive benefits package
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York , New York, 10013, United States
Posted by: Neufeld Scheck & Brustin, LLP
Job Category: Legal
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: April 30, 2010
Last updated: March 25, 2010
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: March 25, 2010
Area of Focus: Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Law and Legal Assistance


Description:
ABOUT THE FIRM
Neufeld Scheck & Brustin, LLP is a small New York law firm founded by
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Peter Neufeld, and Barry Scheck focusing on
civil rights litigation, particularly wrongful convictions and official
misconduct. We currently have a docket of approximately 25 cases across
the country that address systemic problems in criminal justice.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a bright, motivated, and committed recent college
graduate to work as a full-time paralegal for two years. The ideal
candidate is a person who is contemplating a career as a public interest
lawyer and is committed to civil rights or social justice issues.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills, and
must be extremely organized, detail oriented, computer savvy, and
comfortable multi-tasking. Responsibilities include substantive work on
cases such as investigation, reviewing and analyzing evidence,
proof-reading, and trial preparation, as well as general day-to-day
office tasks including answering phones, drafting correspondence,
indexing discovery documents, and filing.

COMPENSATION
$35,000/year plus comprehensive benefits package.

NSB is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from
persons of all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.

*NSB is a for-profit law firm serving the public interest.

How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to para at nsbcivilrights.com. No phone calls
please.

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