New Wave People, Inc Hiring for Paralegal Criminal Analysis Specialist at New York, NY Full Time

Legal Specialist (Subject Matter Expert / SME)

Salary commensurate with job experience

No relocation offered

The

Paralegal –

Criminal Analysis Specialist (hereinafter “SME”), will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Security Management. Normal work business hours will be Mon to Fri, and/or as otherwise needed and directed by the MTA Headquarters Office of Safety & Security.

Required

SME Applicant shall ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and are authorized to work in NY. Applicants must complete a thorough background check, including a comprehensive background check, in accordance with the MTA’s procedures to be considered a successful candidate. Such compliance shall include a valid Driver’s License, and any MTA employment requirements as further described herein.

Position Requirements

Applicants shall have a working familiarity of New York State Legal and Criminal Procedure Ledgel.

Responsibilities – Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct case management of legal proceedings for criminal cases pertaining to MTA related incidents. This includes proactive monitoring of judicial proceedings to remain abreast of hearing dates, working with MTA legal counsel to file motions where applicable, and coordination of responses for MTA related cases as needed.
• Management of various streams of data related to hearings, trials, and sentencing proceedings to report on pending relevant dates, priority case status monitoring and documentation of outcomes using both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Prepare and distribute weekly executive reports on the status of active and closed cases.
• Liaise with MTA internal and external partners to ensure the appropriate control of sensitive criminal databases for authorized investigation and research.
• Ensure the confidentiality of data integrity, safety and the security of the various MTA databases, electronic security and credential systems, equipment and supplies in adherence with MTA ethical, legal, and quality standards.
• Contractor shall assume complete responsibility for all acts committed by its personnel beyond the intent and scope of this agreement

Education Requirement

One of the following four (4) requirements must be met:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Project Management, Legal Studies, Security Management or other closely related field and a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of progressively more complex legal case management experience with demonstrated experience in legal research and analysis and administrative tasks, preferably in a Legal and/or Safety/Security environment, OR
• An associate degree from an accredited college in Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Project Management, Legal Studies, Security Management, or other closely related field and a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of progressively more complex legal case management experience with demonstrated experience in legal research and analysis and administrative tasks, OR
• A high school diploma/GED and fifteen (15) years of full time progressively more complex legal case management experience with demonstrated experience in legal research and analysis, and administrative tasks, preferably in a Legal and /or Safety/Security environment, OR
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to present oneself in a professional, confident manner.
• Strong communications skills including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of persons from diverse backgrounds including citizens, criminal justice professionals, executives, and government officials.
• The ability to analyze and evaluate legal documents while creating comprehensive summaries for reporting of information.
• Ability to use a high level of discretion in reporting sensitive crime data.
• Ability to work independently to complete tasks, multi-tasking, and self- initiate projects.
• Strong time management, organizational, and coordinating skills with an ability to manage projects and tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with changing priorities.
• Detail oriented with an ability to adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines for case management, meeting deadlines for filings and reporting of updates and sharing information.
• Proven ability to make critical decisions based on data, experience, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management database tools, and other applications.
• Willing to pursue industry standard credentials and further general education to improve existing business processes.
• Ability to abide by the higher ethical considerations expected of the MTA Office of Safety & Security.
• Valid USG or State Issued driver’s license.

Knowledge & Skills Preferred

• Knowledge of New York State and Connecticut rules of criminal procedure, laws, regulations, and MTA policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Paralegal certification with criminal case management experience.
• Supervisory and/or office management experience.
• Geographical familiarity with the New York Metropolitan region.

Position Expectations

• Ability to work rotating shifts and non-traditional hours (evenings, holidays, weekends)
• Must always maintain a professional image and adhere to MTA guidelines for behavior.
• Must be professional, courteous, and collegial at all times.

Special Expectations – Essential duties and the work environment require the following physical skills, abilities, and availability:

• Ability to sit for extended periods & frequently stand, walk, stoop, and kneel.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in various types of weather.
• May be required to be available for evening, overnight and weekend work.

New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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