Trial Prep Paralegal: Case Coordination & Research

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits described in the ComL

401K

Descripción de la vacante

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York seeks a Trial Preparation Assistant (Paralegal) to provide full administrative support to Assistant District Attorneys performing complex legal work.

Responsibilities include coordinating with NYPD, DOJ and OCME, drafting subpoenas, performing legal research, and maintaining electronic case files. Strong organizational and confidentiality skills are required; US work authorization is necessary.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 1–2 years of legal work experience.
• Paralegal certificate with extensive legal work experience.
• Excellent organization, communication, writing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with e-discovery procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; editing, redacting and converting documents; Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw.

Responsabilidades

• Communicate and acquire documents from other government agencies such as NYPD, DOJ and OCME.
• Work independently, manage deadlines and adapt to workflow changes.
• Coordinate case schedules with courts, law enforcement, witnesses and defense attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with staff, court and law enforcement representatives and witnesses.
• Compile, analyze, redact and reproduce case documents.

Conocimientos

Organization

Communication

Writing

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Interviewing witnesses

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Paralegal certificate

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Adobe (editing/redacting)

Lexis/Nexis

Westlaw

Descripción del empleo

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York seeks a Trial Preparation Assistant (Paralegal) to provide full administrative support to Assistant District Attorneys performing complex legal work.

Responsibilities include coordinating with NYPD, DOJ and OCME, drafting subpoenas, performing legal research, and maintaining electronic case files. Strong organizational and confidentiality skills are required; US work authorization is necessary.