The New York City Bar Association is seeking a Referral Counselor (Legal) - Bilingual (English/Spanish) to work remotely and provide legal assistance to the public.
Requirements
- J.D. or LLM from a law school in the U.S.
- General knowledge of New York law and legal resources available to New Yorkers, preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish language
- At least one year of employment in a legal environment/organization
- Excellent phone manner, customer service and written/verbal communication skills
- Must be able to deal effectively with challenging individuals
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office 365 products
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Choice of medical plans
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term/long-term disability insurance
- Employee discounts
- Complimentary City Bar membership/many CLE programs/City Bar events