Paralegal Aide, Level II

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $50,198 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Early Intervention Program analyzes relevant events and information sources to identify members who may be at-risk for poor performance/adverse consequences. Confers with member’s commanding officer and relevant stakeholders. Designs a remedial action plan to provide guidance and support and enhance performance. Coordinates with the Health and Wellness Section to ensure a holistic approach to the member’s well-being. Coordinates the Early Intervention Committee.

The duties of the Paralegal Aide II include, but are not limited to:

- Locates, assembles, organizes and monitors data, records, documents, and information related to the Department which are necessary in order to inquiries, regarding Stop, Question, and Frisk, Racial Profiling Complaints, Adverse Credibility Findings, Suppression Decisions, Declined to Prosecute Data and develop an Early Intervention System (EIS) to include: certain types of arrests, excessive force, and ongoing disciplinary proceedings;
- Assists in reviewing background information to be used in preparation for Department responses;
- Performs routine legal research and summaries, drafting legal communications for review by higher level staff; and
- Assists with case studies/projects into identified patterns and trends necessitating additional data analysis.

Requirements

• Permanent in the Paralegal Aide title or reachable on the list for exam no.1140 or no. 4070
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of full-time satisfactory experience, acquired in the United States, in the performance of paralegal (legal assistant) services; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time satisfactory experience, acquired in the United States, in the performance of paralegal (legal assistant) services; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above.
• Paralegal Certification obtained in the United States from an accredited program or from a program approved by the American Bar Association can be substituted for 12 months of experience.
• Undergraduate credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 12 months of experience.
• All candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Experience in paralegal (legal assistant) services must have involved the American Legal System.
• Experience which is primarily legal secretarial or includes only incidental paralegal (legal assistant) services is not acceptable.
• Individuals must have one additional year of pertinent paralegal experience or have a baccalaureate degree in addition to the requirements listed above to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II duties and pay of Paralegal Aide.

Responsibilities

• Locates, assembles, organizes and monitors data, records, documents, and information related to the Department which are necessary in order to inquiries, regarding Stop, Question, and Frisk, Racial Profiling Complaints, Adverse Credibility Findings, Suppression Decisions, Declined to Prosecute Data and develop an Early Intervention System (EIS) to include: certain types of arrests, excessive force, and ongoing disciplinary proceedings
• Assists in reviewing background information to be used in preparation for Department responses
• Performs routine legal research and summaries, drafting legal communications for review by higher level staff
• Assists with case studies/projects into identified patterns and trends necessitating additional data analysis

Benefits

• health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• paid annual leave and sick leave
• paid holidays
• a pension
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

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