Paralegal, Annual Disclosure & Enforcement Support

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) seeks a Paralegal to support the Annual Disclosure, Legal Advice, Enforcement, and Special Counsel units. The role involves reviewing disclosure reports, drafting recusal letters, and maintaining case files with discretion and organization in a confidential City setting.

You will communicate with public servants, update databases, assist with enforcement actions, and help prepare charging documents and board orders as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; six years of related experience may substitute
• High school diploma plus six years of community-related work relevant to duties
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be acceptable

Responsibilities

• Review financial disclosure reports from public servants and assist attorneys to identify conflicts
• Draft recusal letters for outside employment and communicate legal requirements
• Maintain and update administrative databases and case files
• Assist with enforcement cases, gather evidence, and draft charging documents
• Prepare board orders and organize exhibits and supporting materials

Skills

Strong communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Interest in NYC government

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school diploma with 6 years related experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Word

Outlook

Internet research

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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

Strong computer and technical skills, including proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as Internet-based research. Good communication skills, both oral and written. An interest in the workings of New York City government.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.