The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has openings for paralegals in its Pathways to Public Safety Division. Paralegals in the Pathways to Public Safety Division provide a full range of support to Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) as they determine which defendants are appropriate candidates for problem-solving court dispositions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Communicate with assigned ADAs and court stakeholders regarding Pathways referrals.
- Draft orders to produce, subpoenas, transcript requests, and other official documents, as needed.
- Create files for defendants seeking a problem-solving court disposition and assist in investigating their criminal histories, including communication with New York State and other jurisdictions’ law enforcement agencies.
- Prepare files for problem-solving court appearances each week.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets to track relevant information for the Pathways to Public Safety Division.
- Take detailed notes during defendant interviews.
- Carry out administrative duties such as ordering supplies, managing Outlook calendar invites, and coordinating with other units within DANY on different tasks.
- Perform additional tasks as needed.
In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:
- Level 1: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
- Up to 2 years of experience based on level.
- Highly skilled in standard computer operating systems and software (Adobe Acrobat, Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong ability to learn new software.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, witnesses, defense attorneys, private businesses, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies.
- Excellent interpersonal, time-management, writing, and communication skills. Must work well as part of a team.
- Ability to take initiative; creative problem-solving skills are essential.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ability to learn, update, and edit existing proprietary applications, and quickly learn and use various computer systems.
- Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow.
How to Apply:
- Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript.
Hours/Shift:
- Monday
- Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Additional Information:
- Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least one (1) year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, staff must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Residency Requirement
- City Residency is not required for this position.