Paralegal - Manhattan, United States - NYC Careers

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Paralegal:

Agency: DISTRICT ATTORNEY-
MANHATTAN

Posted on: 05/08/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

MANHATTAN

Title Classification: No exam required

Department

Special Litigation Bureau

Salary range: $49, $51, The New York County District Attorney's 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.
Level bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
Level 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 bachelor's 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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
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:

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 position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum QualificationsQualification Requirements

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementCity Residency is not required for this position.- Additional InformationThe 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum QualificationsQualification Requirements

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.