Legal Assistant

City of New York • New York, NY

16h • $75,000 - $88,404

About The Position

The Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary (“Committee”) recruits and encourages highly qualified persons to serve as judges of the Criminal, Family, or, on an interim basis, the Civil Court in New York City. The Committee fully investigates, screens, and nominates candidates for judicial appointments to the Mayor, and fully vets and makes recommendations on incumbent judges seeking reappointment.

Requirements

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and respond as required.
• Excellent organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
• 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 applications, and quickly learn and use various computer systems.
• Outstanding organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, work independently, and work well under pressure.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar
• eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules, set up meetings, edit and format documents, and complete paperwork.
• Maintain contact lists and files, screen calls, communication facility issues, and order supplies for the office.
• Screen and process files for Executive Director review.
• Compile and prepare applicant files for Committee review.
• Assist in the redaction and preparation of documents for Committee review.
• Assist with proofreading and locating files and documents.
• Type, proofread, and format documents, including memoranda and briefings.
• Prepare spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
• Track, draft, and respond to correspondence and review legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with all staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Prepare Committee meeting calendars.
• Perform related administrative and clerical tasks assigned.

Benefits

• The 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level