Referral Counselor (Legal) - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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