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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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- Fluency in a foreign language is helpful but not necessary
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position
Educational Requirements
- 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
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. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans .
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter online at: https://specnar.applicantstack.com/x/search.
If you previously applied for this posting there is no need to reapply as your application has already been received by our office.
How To Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED AS THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL NARCOTICS NO LONGER ACCEPTS HARD COPIES OF RESUMES.
Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected to participate in the full screening process. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in working for The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Posting Date: 12/16/2023
Post Until: Until Filled
