Paralegal

Division/Unit: Trial and Investigation Division

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Position Title: Paralegal

Salary Range: $52,110 - $55,284

• →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 e-discovery.
• →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.

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

• Excellent organizational and creative problem-solving skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented 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.

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.

• City Residency is not required for this position. 

• Apply with a Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample and Transcript.

• Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm.

• 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.

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.