A career with RESTORE is not only for your professional growth, but there is a profound personal benefit of helping others heal and grow that makes working here unique.
RESTORE is looking for people who are willing to give personally and professionally to our community of survivors.
We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid time off and a retirement plan with company match.
Planned Parenthood serves a diverse client population and is committed to workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We currently have these opportunities available.
RESTORE Paralegal
Warsaw, NY
At Planned Parenthood we believe that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply. In support of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY)’s mission, the RESTORE Paralegal has responsibility for supporting the RESTORE Attorney in providing legal services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. RESTORE Sexual Assault Services is a program of PPCWNY and provides immediate crisis intervention and support services to people of all ages and their loved ones impacted by sexual violence regardless of when the assault took place. RESTORE services include: crisis intervention, short term counseling, support groups, support through medical examinations and treatment, advocacy and support during law enforcement interactions and the court process including court accompaniment.
Essential Functions
Assists RESTORE Attorney in developing a new holistic, trauma informed legal practice based out of Warsaw, New York
Supports the RESTORE Attorney in providing legal services to survivors of domestic violence in Wyoming County Family Court and other civil proceedings
Supports the RESTORE Attorney in representing survivors of sexual assault in civil legal matters
Drafts letters, pleadings, court orders, and motions for attorney review
Communicates with clients and schedules client appointments
Performs investigation, records review, and other tasks in preparation for client trials
Prepares applications for victim compensation with the Office of Victim Services
Provides administrative support to the RESTORE Attorney
Works collaboratively with the other RESTORE Paralegal, maintaining familiarity with the other’s work in order to provide back-up
Facilitates referrals as a partner in the Crime Victims Legal Network
Engages in trainings and conferences
Participates in collaborative community efforts to improve services to survivors
Shows respect to all internal and external clients for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints, and needs in areas such as race, gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation and others
Other Accountability Activities
Must participate in rape crisis training, and commit to at least two on-call shifts per month, including one week night and one weekend 24-hour shift, on a rotating basis with all staff, as well as holidays, providing coverage to all counties RESTORE serves: Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department
Work Schedule
This is a full-time position; regular schedule will be 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend duties, as well as on call responsibilities.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Qualifications
Minimum of two years paralegal experience
Associates degree in paralegal studies or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certified paralegal preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
General PC skills needed, including use of all Microsoft Office programs and Outlook
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with human services and/or social work
Family law and divorce experience preferred
Knowledge of criminal law and procedure preferred
Experience serving rural populations preferred
Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS driver’s license not in jeopardy of being revoked; ability to respond to emergency calls within thirty minutes when on call
Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have experience delivering services in ways that honor and respect LGBTQ communities
Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have proficiency in one of the following languages, including but not limited to: Spanish, Nepali, Arabic, and Swahili
A commitment to Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY (PPCWNY)’s mission, vision and values along with a commitment to providing services to a diverse range of clients and to the goals of PPCWNY is essential