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The Paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys in the Criminal Defense Practice by preparing legal documents and managing court filings. They are also responsible for retrieving records, coordinating client visits, and maintaining accurate digital and physical case files.
Candidates need an associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience within the criminal legal system. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required, along with the ability to become a licensed Process Server and Notary Public.
Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is seeking a Paralegal to join our Criminal Defense Practice.
BDS is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters. Our work with clients is focused on the intersection of the legal systems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown people living below the poverty level in Brooklyn.
BDS represents thousands of people each year who have diverse, complex, and multi-faceted legal needs. In addition to a zealous legal defense, our interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, social workers and advocates provide a wide range of legal and advocacy services, including housing, public benefits, education, and employment issues.
The Criminal Defense Practice represents and protects the legal rights of people who are arrested. Our staff consists of attorneys, social workers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative professionals.
Under the direct supervision of the Paralegal Supervisor, the Paralegal provides a wide range of support to attorneys in the Criminal Defense Practice.
Position Information
This is a non-exempt, salaried position. The normal schedule is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The position is based at BDS’s offices, and the courts located in Downtown Brooklyn.
BDS determines salary on a pay scale based on education and experience. For this position, there is a base salary range of $63,000-$70,000 depending on the applicant’s education and experience. Applicants with more than five years of experience may earn more than the top of the range. BDS offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan. In order to support work/life balance and family-friendly policies, BDS has generous vacation, sick, holiday, family, and medical leave policies.
Application Instructions
Click “Apply Now” to submit a cover letter and resume on our online application portal. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. We recommend you submit your application by July 12, 2026.
Brooklyn Defender Services is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and maintaining an equitable and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, expressions, orientations, disabilities, and experiences to apply. If you require an accommodation due to a disability or another reason, please contact the Managing Director, H.R., Christina Wallace at cwallace @ bds.org.
Brooklyn Defender Services is a public defense office whose mission is to provide outstanding representation and advocacy free of cost to people facing loss of freedom, family separation and other serious legal harms by the government. We believe in a client-centered approach and work, in and out of court, to uphold the rights, freedom and dignity of people threatened by unjust, racist and harmful legal systems.
Offices: 177 Livingston St. 7th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US
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