Paralegal

Job Description

Division/Unit: Pathways to Public Safety Division

Position Title: Paralegal

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Salary Range: $50,470 - $53,544

Position Summary:
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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


* 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.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:


* 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.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:


* 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 quic...