Civil Rights Paralegal

KLLF 2026 Paralegal Hiring Notice

Kaufman Lieb Lebowitz & Frick LLP is seeking to hire a full-time paralegal who is bright, organized, passionate about social justice, and eager to be a team player in a collegial law firm. This position will start in the summer of 2026.

Why you want to work with us:

Our firm is a justice-oriented litigation boutique with a focus on civil rights, including police misconduct and excessive force, employment and housing discrimination, prisoners' rights, First Amendment rights, disability rights, education discrimination and bullying, and wrongful conviction. We seek accountability for our clients against law enforcement and government abuses, structural racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism. As a paralegal at our firm, you will directly help our clients in their battles against injustice.

We want to mentor young talent and help them rise to their full potential. We are a small, collaborative firm, with a warm, collegial culture. We pride ourselves on working without unnecessary hierarchy. Your professional goals are important to us, and we will help you achieve them. Learn more about us at www.kllflaw.com.

Why we want to work with you:

You are a smart, diligent, organized team player who is interested in the law and eager to engage in meaningful work that makes a difference. You are an excellent communicator and multi-tasker who is able to manage a significant workload efficiently, prioritizing the most important and time-sensitive tasks. You are comfortable speaking with all sorts of people from all different backgrounds. Maybe you even speak Spanish or another language!

Skills that will help you succeed at our firm:

• Interest in social justice or civil rights
• Superior organization skills and ability to efficiently manage time and a busy caseload
• College degree
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to directly interact with clients
• High standards of professional and ethical conduct, integrity, and discretion
• Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Spanish language skills are highly preferred

What you’ll do every day:

• Provide high quality legal support on litigations and pre-litigation representations
• Request, collect, and organize public records, medical records, criminal records, and other investigatory materials
• Maintain litigation docket and case calendars, including dates for court appearances, motions, and other important deadlines
• Assist attorneys in preparing for meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Organize case electronic case files, publicly filed documents, discovery documents, client documents, and other records
• Communicate regularly with clients concerning document collection, meetings, and case developments
• Participate and take notes during client and witness interviews
• Electronically file documents with state and federal courts and agencies
• Proofread and cite check court briefs and other documents, and ensure compliance with applicable local rules
• Format court briefs and other documents and create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities

Your pay and benefits:

Salary of $55K-70K per year depending on level of experience, plus a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include:

• Participation in 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Where and when you’ll work:

You’ll work in our office in midtown, New York City. The general hours of work are 9:00AM to 5:30PM Monday through Friday. You’ll be required to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Friday. Some overtime work may be necessary.

Our commitment to equal opportunity hiring:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and particularly encourage applications from qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those typically underrepresented in the legal profession. We welcome inquiries from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or caregiver/family status. KLLF is an equal opportunity employer

We acknowledge that applicants from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for positions unless they feel that they meet 100% of a job description’s qualifications. We understand that the ideal candidate might not completely meet the criteria listed above, and we strongly encourage all interested applicants to apply.

How to apply:

To apply, please send an email to hiring@kllf-law.com with the subject line “2026 Paralegal Application” and include:

• Your resume
• An copy of your college transcript (it can be unofficial)
• A cover letter explaining why you want to work at KLLF
• A writing sample that is no longer than two pages
• A list of two to three references from school or prior internships/work experiences

Please combine your application materials into a single PDF prior to submission.

Benefits include:

• Participation in 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Paid time off