Trial Preparation Assistant - Trial Division

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor has three (3) openings for Trial Preparation Assistants (i.e, Paralegals) within its Trial Division Unit. Trial Preparation Assistants provide a full-range of administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys performing complex legal work.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledgeable about e-discovery procedures.
• Comfortable with interviewing witnesses when deemed necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); editing, re-dacting and converting documents in Adobe and experience using Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw applications.
• Must have strong attention to detail and a high concern for data accuracy.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study with a minimum of one year of legal work experience required; or approved certificate in Paralegal Studies with extensive legal work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in a foreign language is helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and acquire documents from other government agencies such as: NYPD, Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow processes.
• Coordinate case schedules with courts, law enforcement officials, witnesses and defense attorneys.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, court and law enforcement representatives and witnesses.
• Compile, analyze, redact and reproduce case documents.
• Draft legal documents such as subpoenas and Orders to Produce.
• Accurately perform legal research.
• Secure, listen to and transcribe phone calls from the Department of Corrections.
• Maintain electronic files and databases in an accurate manner.
• Prepare court calendars in a timely manner.
• Travel outside the office to other locations and agencies, when required.
• Perform related administrative and clerical tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, union benefits and more.
• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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