Executive Legal Assistant — Law Student Research & Prep

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Union benefits

Job summary

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York City is seeking an evening law student to join the Executive Office as a Legal Assistant. Responsibilities include legal research, preparing memoranda, and assisting with reports, campaigns, and public testimony.

Hours run 8:00am–4:00pm with flexibility. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, be eligible to work in the United States, and be prepared for a two-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Current evening law students with bachelor’s degree required.
• Some legal office work experience preferred.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on relevant case and statutory law
• Assist with preparing presentations
• Identify news stories related to trends in narcotics prosecution and treatment
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling and setting up meetings, answering calls, scanning, photocopying and other duties as required
• Assist with preparation of reports and public testimony (e.g. research, writing and graphic design)
• Assist with development of prevention campaigns and public service announcements
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Excel familiarity

Outlook/PowerPoint/Adobe

Verbal and written communication

multitask in fast-paced environment

Two-year commitment

Authorized to work in US

Education

Evening law student with bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Dropbox

Job description

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York City is seeking an evening law student to join the Executive Office as a Legal Assistant. Responsibilities include legal research, preparing memoranda, and assisting with reports, campaigns, and public testimony.

Hours run 8:00am–4:00pm with flexibility. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, be eligible to work in the United States, and be prepared for a two-year commitment.