Paralegal

Division/Unit: Workers Protection Unit

Civil Service Title: Community Associate 

Position Title: Paralegal 

Salary Range: $52,110- $55,284

• →Assist the Unit in all aspects of investigations and trials.
• →Communicate effectively with all staff, both orally and in writing.
• →Attend witness interviews and meetings.
• →Compile and analyze case documents for grand jury and trials.
• →Testify before the Grand Jury, at trial and other judicial proceedings.
• →Generate subpoenas and collect evidence.
• →Prepare, organize, and redact documents for Discovery.
• →Develop relationships with community groups, workers’ rights groups, and nonprofits.
• →Represent the Construction Fraud Task Force at community-based meetings and public events.
• →Create presentations, flyers, and outreach materials.
• →Present to various groups in the community about worker protection and safety.
• →Perform related administrative and clerical tasks.

• 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.

• 2-3 years of experience working with community groups, nonprofits, or government agencies.
• Superior communication skills and strong passion for community and external relations.
• Ability to engage with the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to travel locally for events.
• Interest in learning construction and safety terminology.
• Knowledge or interest in worker rights, immigrant rights, construction, and/or public safety.
• Public speaking experience

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

• Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
• May work overtime including evenings and weekends.

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least one (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.

• 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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

• 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/.

• City Residency is not required for this position.