Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney’s Office offers college graduates a prestigious opportunity to perform public service and gain legal experience through its paralegal program.  The paralegals provide a full-range of support to the Assistant District Attorneys in the prosecution of crime in Manhattan. 
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Assistant District Attorneys in all aspects of investigations and trials.
• Communicate effectively with ADA’s, both orally and in writing, case related facts.
• Compile and analyze case documents for hearings and trials.
• Coordinate case schedules with courts, law enforcement officials, witnesses and defense attorneys.
• Draft correspondence and legal document for Assistant District Attorneys.
• Assist attorneys with proofreading, cite checking and locating files and documents.
• Prepare court calendars.
• Testify before the Grand Jury, at trial and other judicial proceedings.
• Perform related administrative and clerical tasks.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organization, communication, writing, and creative problem solving skills are essential.
• 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 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.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, court representatives, law enforcement representatives and witnesses.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required or expected by May/June 2016

Additional Requirements:

• 3 professional references
• 3 – 5 page writing sample
• Unofficial transcript
• Fluency in foreign language, particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Fukienese is helpful though not necessary.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau