Paralegal (Judicial Diversion)

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an opening for a Paralegal in its Pathways to Public Safety Division. Paralegals in the Pathways to Public Safety Division will provide a full range of support to Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) as they determine which defendants are appropriate candidates for a variety of diversion programs. This role will be primarily responsible for Judicial Diversion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Requirements

Level 1 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
Level 2 – 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 3 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and writing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Communicate effectively with ADAs and other support staff both orally and in writing.
Ability to learn quickly and use various computer systems to update and edit existing databases.
Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow.
Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
Ability to interact with all levels of staff, court representatives, and law enforcement representatives.
Self-starter with creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Communicate with law enforcement agencies both within New York State and across the country to request the facts of closed and pending criminal cases.
Draft official documents such as Orders to Produce, subpoenas, and transcript requests.
Create files for defendants seeking acceptance into diversion programs and assist in investigating their criminal histories.
Prepare files for court each week.
Attend court proceedings to document case notes and provide administrative support to the assigned ADA as needed.
Communicate with court personnel and other stakeholders regarding participant progress. Record relevant updates in internal files.
Create and maintain spreadsheets to track relevant information for the Pathways to Public Safety Division.
Take detailed notes during defendant interviews.
Carry out administrative duties such as ordering supplies, managing Outlook calendar invites, and coordinating with other units within DANY on different tasks.
Perform additional tasks as needed.