Melida Ramirez Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Paralegal/Team Administrator: Support the organization’s team of approximately twenty (20) criminal defense attorneys. Manage the daily influx of new criminal cases. Collaborate with the organization’s criminal and civil attorneys, social workers and investigators in addressing client needs. Communicate daily with New York Criminal and Supreme Courts, the District Attorney’s office, and other public defender offices. Draft legal notices, including Notices of Appeal, as well as other correspondence. Serve as the organization’s primary Spanish-language translator. Train new employees in the organization’s data management system.

Greater New York City Area

Perform intake, assessment, service planning, advocacy, referral and escort services, assist in housing placement; enter data in computer database using handheld and desktop computers; follow-up case management for clients placed in housing, to promote retention and document outcomes; Communicate with day staff and with staff of other agencies to coordinate client services.