Teams at New York Legal Assistance Group

Provides paralegal support to LegalHealth attorneys serving low-income patients through a medical-legal partnership. Duties include client intake, legal document preparation, written and oral translation, advocacy with government agencies for benefits and services, administrative hearing representation, and periodic legal clinic coverage. The role handles high case volume, works directly with diverse clients and hospital partners, and assists with matters involving benefits, housing, employment, immigration, and advance planning.

Work with NYLAG's Bronx Tenants' Rights Unit on affirmative housing litigation and eviction defense. Duties include client interviewing and advocacy, legal research and writing, drafting motions and pleadings, outreach, and participation in calls, meetings, and court appearances under attorney supervision.

Legal intern supporting employment law matters involving discrimination, wage and hour issues, leave, and unemployment insurance. Responsibilities include client intake and interviewing, legal research and writing, drafting demand letters and pleadings, and assisting with ongoing litigation. Applicants must be current law students with strong research, writing, analytical, communication, and presentation skills, plus a commitment to public interest law. Spanish fluency is strongly preferred.