Trial Presentation Assistant - SIB

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant (i.e., Paralegal) within the Special Investigations Bureau. Trial Preparation Assistants provide a full-range of administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys performing complex legal work.

Responsibilities

Communicate and acquire documents from other government agencies such as: NYPD, Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow processes

Coordinate case schedules with courts, law enforcement officials, witnesses and defense attorneys

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, court and law enforcement representatives and witnesses

Compile, analyze, redact and reproduce case documents

Draft legal documents such as subpoenas and Orders to Produce

Accurately perform legal research

Secure, listen to and transcribe phone calls from the Department of Corrections

Maintain electronic files and databases in an accurate manner

Prepare court calendars in a timely manner

Travel outside the office to other locations and agencies, when required

Perform related administrative and clerical tasks

Qualifications

Must have excellent organization, communication, writing and problem solving skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines

Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Knowledgeable about e-discovery procedures

Comfortable with interviewing witnesses when deemed necessary

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); editing, re‑dacting and converting documents in Adobe and experience using Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw applications

Must have strong attention to detail and a high concern for data accuracy

Fluency in a foreign language is helpful but not necessary

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study with a minimum of one year of legal work experience required; or approved certificate in Paralegal Studies with extensive legal work experience

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. 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. The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

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