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City of New York · 1 day ago

Paralegal

New York City, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

0+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking paralegals for the New York County District Attorney’s Office to support Assistant District Attorneys and other staff in civil and criminal law matters. The role involves assisting with civil litigation, handling document requests, coordinating extradition proceedings, and performing various administrative tasks.

GovernmentLegalPublic Relations

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist ADAs in all aspects of civil litigation involving DANY, including conducting document review, assisting with privilege review, and carrying out other assignments

Handle Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, document requests from other government agencies, and document requests pursuant to subpoenas and court orders

Assist ADAs in extradition proceedings relating to fugitives in criminal cases from within and outside New York State. Help coordinate the transfer of fugitives between jurisdictions

Assist ADAs and other staff with other tasks as directed, such as Extreme Risk Protection Orders, restitution collection and asset forfeiture matters, and bail forfeiture matters

Communicate effectively with all staff, members of the public, and other outside parties, both orally and in writing

Coordinate case schedules with courts, law enforcement officials, and outside attorneys

Draft correspondence and legal documents

Assist ADAs with proofreading, cite checking, and locating and compiling files and documents

Perform related administrative and clerical tasks as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsWritten communicationOral communicationAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position

Preferred

Up to 2 years of experience based on level

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills are essential

Detail-oriented with a high concern for data accuracy and the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Ability to learn, update, and edit existing proprietary applications, and quickly learn and use various computer systems and records-management systems

Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow

Willingness to work as a team with all staff members and to share workload as needed to accomplish the Office's mission