Trial Presentation Assistant - SIB

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant (i.e, Paralegal) within the Special Investigations Bureau. Trial Preparation Assistants provide a full-range of administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys performing complex legal work.

Requirements

• Must have 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 and more.
• We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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