Law Fellow

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) has two openings for current law school students interested in working as a Law Fellow within the Discovery Litigation and Compliance Unit.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); editing, redacting and converting documents in Adobe and experience using Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw application
• Must have strong attention to detail and a high concern for data accuracy
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Must have excellent organization, communication, writing and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position
• Bachelor's degree required and candidate can be in there first, second or third year of law school.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with recent discovery reform procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on relevant case and statutory law
• Assist in the collection and receipt of discovery materials from the NYPD at a precinct level (i.e., command logs, memo books), DEA and other agencies
• Assist in review and collection of Body-Worn Camera footage
• Assist in the organization of voluminous case files
• Analyze, redact and reproduce case documents
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow processes
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees