Paralegal

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has openings for Paralegals 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 Felony Alternatives to Incarceration.

Requirements

• Level 1 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) years 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. Master’s degree can be substituted for years of experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Up to 2 years of experience based on level.
• Highly skilled in standard computer operating systems and software (Adobe Acrobat, Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong ability to learn new software.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, witnesses, defense attorneys, private businesses, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, time-management, writing, and communication skills. Must work well as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative and creative problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to learn, update, and edit existing proprietary applications, and quickly learn and use various computer systems.
• Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees