Strategic Investigations Paralegal — Trial Prep & Witness Support

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Deferred compensation

NYC Pension

Zusammenfassung

The Queens District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced Paralegal for the Strategic Investigations Bureau (SIB). The role supports prosecutors, assists with case management, and prepares cases for Grand Jury and trial in long-term multi-defendant investigations.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, maintaining logs, coordinating witnesses, and handling discovery. Entry salary is $55,000 with progression to $60,000 after two years of service; comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree with educational focus on criminal justice or related education and/or work experience is preferred.
• Candidates with previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant will be given preference.
• All candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Trial Preparation Assistants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and multi-tasking ability.

Aufgaben

• Draft subpoenas, takeout orders, and other documents; prepare court filings.
• Maintain subpoena and evidence logs for all documents.
• Identify, locate, contact, and schedule witnesses; obtain HIPAA forms and interpreters.
• Deliver or arrange delivery of documents between bureaus, ADAs, and agencies.
• Obtain evidence and documents from court records, lab reports, and other sources.
• Maintain knowledge of QDA computer applications and databases.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for witnesses.
• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing motions and briefs; manage files and records.
• Perform clerical duties including phones, messages, faxing, scanning, copying and filing.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

The Queens District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced Paralegal for the Strategic Investigations Bureau (SIB). The role supports prosecutors, assists with case management, and prepares cases for Grand Jury and trial in long-term multi-defendant investigations.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, maintaining logs, coordinating witnesses, and handling discovery. Entry salary is $55,000 with progression to $60,000 after two years of service; comprehensive benefits apply.