Paralegal
Summary
Title: | Paralegal |
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ID: | 1492 |
Department: | Case Management Services |
Campaign Start Date: | 08/15/2016 |
Salary Range: | $38,667 |
Description
Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office is seeking to hire a Paralegal for the Extradition Unit of Case Management Services.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The New York County District Attorney's Office is seeking to hire a Paralegal for the Extradition Unit of Case Management Services.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate the extradition of New York County fugitives.
- Interact and contact local jails, federal prisons and state correctional facilities to get local charges, local court hearing dates, and attorney contact information on fugitives.
- Obtain fiscal approvals of extradition.
- Notify detectives for prisoner pickups.
- Obtain copies of bench warrants, photos and fingerprints from the Police Department.
- Answer inquiries about fugitives from Assistant District Attorneys and Trial Preparation Assistants.
- Assist with the production of photo arrays and arrest photos.
- Assists with the processing of requests for the release of property being held as evidence.
- Perform related administrative and clerical tasks.
- Excellent organization, communication, writing, and creative problem solving skills are essential.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
- Ability to update and edit existing proprietary databases.
- Ability to multitask various assignments at one time.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
- Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
- Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated.
- Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, law enforcement representatives and outside visitors.
- Bachelor's Degree
- One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau
- Previous clerical experience.
The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications