Job Description

The New York County District Attorneys Office (DANY) has multiple openings for paralegals throughout its Trial and Investigation Divisions. Paralegals provide a full range of support to the Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the prosecution of crime in Manhattan.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist ADAs in all aspects of investigations and trials.
Communicate effectively with all staff both orally and in writing.
Compile and analyze case documents for hearings and trials.
Coordinate case schedules with courts law enforcement officials witnesses and defense attorneys.
Draft correspondence and legal documents.
Assist ADAs in the redaction and preparation of documents for ediscovery.
Assist ADAs with proofreading cite checking and locating files and documents.
Prepare court calendars.
Testify before the Grand Jury at trial and other judicial proceedings.
Perform related administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements all candidates must possess the following:

Level 1 bachelors degree from an accredited college.
Level 2 bachelors degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
Level 3 bachelors degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

Excellent organizational and creative problemsolving skills are essential.
Detailoriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies procedures and guidelines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Access).
Ability to learn update and edit existing proprietary applications and quickly learn and use various computer systems.
Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow.
Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
Ability to interact and communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of staff court representatives law enforcement representatives and witnesses.
Fluency in a foreign language (particularly Spanish Mandarin Cantonese or Fukienese) is helpful though not necessary.

How to Apply:

Apply with a Cover Letter Resume Writing Sample and Transcript.

Hours/Shift:

Monday Friday from 9 am 5 pm.

Additional Information:

Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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