Law Assistant - Family Court Program

About Hiscock Legal Aid: Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA), founded in 1949, is a non-profit agency located in Syracuse, New York and is a primary provider of legal services to low-income individuals in Central New York. HLA promotes the right of every person to equal justice under the law by providing high-quality legal assistance to individuals and families in need. For more information, please visit www.hlalaw.org.

About the Position: Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA) is seeking a dedicated and highly organized individual to join our team as a Law Assistant within the Family Court Program. This position is essential to the success of our legal staff, providing comprehensive support to attorneys who represent clients in high-stakes family law matters. You will assist in cases involving custody and visitation, orders of protection, abuse and neglect, paternity, and support violations. Because HLA manages a high volume of cases each year, the Law Assistant must possess the ability to multi-task effectively while maintaining an unwavering attention to detail.

Daily responsibilities involve a blend of administrative management and interpersonal interaction. You will be responsible for coordinating calendars, managing professional correspondence, and assisting with the drafting of legal documents. This role includes conducting client intake and opening cases. To succeed in this environment, you must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a mission-driven team, ensuring that all necessary tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.

Qualifications: Paralegal Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience in a legal office. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other computer software. Cultural competency and ability to build a rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds. Ability to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team. Diverse economic, social, and/or cultural experiences.

Wage: Fixed starting rate of $21.30 per hour.

Benefits: Excellent fringe benefits include generous paid vacation, sick, personal, and hourly leave totaling more than 30 days per year; minimum of 14 paid holidays per year; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; reduced membership to the YMCA of CNY; $100 monthly parking/transportation stipend; reimbursement for bi-annual attorney registration and other professional fees; and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy standard office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and from Memorial Day until Labor Day staff can frequently take advantage of summer hours and leave at 4:00 pm.

Hiscock Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Syracuse, NY 13202