Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor - Trial Preparation Assistant
The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant (Paralegal) within the Special Investigations Bureau. The Trial Preparation Assistant provides a full range of administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys performing complex legal work.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Communicating and acquiring documents from government agencies such as NYPD, Department of Justice, and the Office of the Medical Examiner.
- Working independently, managing deadlines, and adapting to workflow changes.
- Coordinating case schedules with courts, law enforcement, witnesses, and defense attorneys.
- Effectively communicating with staff, court, law enforcement, and witnesses.
- Compiling, analyzing, redacting, and reproducing case documents.
- Drafting legal documents such as subpoenas and Orders to Produce.
- Performing legal research accurately.
- Securing, listening to, and transcribing calls from the Department of Corrections.
- Maintaining electronic files and databases.
- Preparing court calendars timely.
- Traveling to different locations and agencies as required.
- Performing administrative and clerical tasks.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to follow policies and maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of e-discovery procedures.
- Comfortable interviewing witnesses.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Lexis/Nexis, and Westlaw.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Fluency in a foreign language is helpful but not required.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least one year of legal experience, or an approved Paralegal Certificate with extensive legal experience.
Additional Information:
Eligible employees may qualify for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment programs. Apply online at .
Application Process:
Complete an employment application, submit a resume and cover letter online at: . If previously applied, reapplication is not necessary.
We respond only to candidates selected for the screening process. Thank you for your interest.
The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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