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...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: New York, US-NY
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: New York County District Attorney's Office
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 2966
- Posted: 2024-09-27 08:19:08 -
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