Annual Disclosure Paralegal

Conflicts of Interest Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board seeks a Paralegal to support its Annual Disclosure and Legal Advice Units, and assist the Enforcement Unit and Special Counsel as needed. The role involves reviewing financial disclosure reports, researching potential conflicts of interest, drafting recusal letters, and maintaining case files and databases.

The successful candidate will communicate with public servants, support enforcement actions, and draft formal documents while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with six years of related experience or equivalent
• Paralegal role requires maturity, discretion, and good judgment in handling confidential matters
• Strong research, drafting, and communication abilities are essential

Responsibilities

• Review financial disclosure reports and requests from public servants; conduct research and draft recusal letters
• Communicate with public servants to inform them of legal requirements and obtain information; maintain databases
• Assist with enforcement cases including gathering and analyzing evidence and drafting Board orders

Skills

Research

Drafting documents

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 6 years related experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (“COIB”) is seeking a Paralegal to work primarily in its Annual Disclosure and Legal Advice Units and to support the work of its Enforcement Unit and the Special Counsel, as needed. COIB is a small, independent agency that protects the integrity of City government by administering and enforcing the City’s conflicts of interest law and annual disclosure law. The conflicts of interest law applies to the more than 300,000 public servants across City government and regulates conduct such as nepotism, outside financial interests, and acceptance of gifts. About 9,000 of those public servants are required to file a report with COIB disclosing their personal financial interests to help ensure that their interests do not conflict with their official duties. The Paralegal will:

• Review financial disclosure reports and requests from public servants, conduct research, and work with agency attorneys to identify potential conflicts of interest and draft formal recusal letters for outside employment.
• Communicate with public servants, orally and in writing, to notify them of their legal requirements, obtain information, provide technical support, follow up on outstanding requests, and maintain and update administrative databases.
• Assist with enforcement cases against public servants, including maintaining case files, gathering and analyzing evidence, preparing charging documents, reviewing responses, and drafting Board orders.

To fulfill these job duties, the Paralegal must have the maturity, discretion, and judgment necessary to handle confidential matters; exceptional organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail; the ability to prioritize

CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR (CON – 31141

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above.

Additional Information

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.