Discovery Paralegal – Queens Criminal Defense

Brooklyn Defender Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Job summary

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is seeking a Discovery Paralegal to join our Criminal Defense Practice in the Queens Office. This full-time position supports attorneys by reviewing and summarizing discovery, organizing electronic files, and providing discovery-focused hearing and trial support.

The role emphasizes familiarity with Kalief's Law and NYPD-released documents, with a salary range of $73,000–$80,000 and a 9am–5pm weekday schedule based in Queens.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience as a paralegal or with discovery in New York criminal cases preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with New York’s historic discovery reforms and documents regularly produced by the NYPD.
• Conduct full and detailed reviews of discovery on assigned cases.
• Compose memoranda summarizing received discovery and detailing missing discovery.
• Provide discovery-focused hearing and trial support to attorneys.
• Manage and organize electronic discovery files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Independent and collaborative work

Adobe Pro

Microsoft 365

Education

Associate’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Relevant coursework/experience

Tools

Adobe Pro

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is seeking a Discovery Paralegal to join our Criminal Defense Practice in the Queens Office. This full-time position supports attorneys by reviewing and summarizing discovery, organizing electronic files, and providing discovery-focused hearing and trial support.

The role emphasizes familiarity with Kalief's Law and NYPD-released documents, with a salary range of $73,000–$80,000 and a 9am–5pm weekday schedule based in Queens.