Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Paralegal in its Alternatives to Incarceration (“ATI”) Unit.  Paralegals in the ATI Unit provide a full range of support to Assistant District Attorneys as they determine which defendants are appropriate candidates for a variety of diversion programs. 
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Communicate with law enforcement agencies both within New York State and across the country to request the facts of closed and pending criminal cases.
• Draft official documents such as Orders to Produce, subpoenas, transcript requests, etc.
• Create files for defendants seeking acceptance into diversion programs and thoroughly investigate their criminal histories.
• Communicate effectively with Assistant District Attorneys and other support staff both orally and in writing.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets to track relevant information for the ATI Unit.
• Take detailed notes during witness interviews and defendant proffers.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organization, communication, and creative problem solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn, update, and edit existing proprietary applications and various computer systems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, court representatives, and law enforcement representatives.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Additional Requirements:

• Unofficial copy of your transcript 
• A list of three (3) current professional references (a list of names with contact information)

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau