PT Legal Navigator

The AIDS Center of Queens County, Inc. (ACQC) has been a leading provider of HIV/AIDS services since 1986, serving over 10,000 clients and 30,000 community residents across five locations in Queens. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions through comprehensive medical care and supportive services.

The PT Legal Navigator will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients, research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• English – Spanish or Spanish -English translation of written documents and oral conversations.
• Drafting, filing and editing legal documents .
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, and other items.
• Data entry responsibilities to support legal staff
• Maintain and update department calendars.
• Photocopy and fax documents.
• Respond to appointment requests and schedule appointments.
• Answer phone and computer-based inquiries and serve as first point of contact for immigration legal services Inquiries by clients and potential clients.
• Maintain accurate tracking record of intake and outreach activities.
• Assist with reminders for USCIS appointments and immigration court proceedings.
• Assist with completing immigration forms.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills which include sensitivity to ethnic, cultural and sexual differences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Previous experience immigrant legal or social services strongly preferred.Community-based outreach and/or work promoting immigrant rights experience preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent problem- solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively is required.

Organizational Relationship:

Reports to Mrs. Karen Queensborough-Evans, Esq. the Director of Legal Services & Compliance Officer kqevans@acqc.org

Paid Time Off, 403B, Paid Family Leave, EAP

English – Spanish or Spanish -English translation of written documents and oral conversations.