Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has openings for paralegals throughout its Trial and Investigation Divisions. Paralegals provide a full-range of support to the Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the prosecution of crime in Manhattan. 
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist ADAs in all aspects of investigations and trials.
• Communicate effectively with all staff, both orally and in writing.
• 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 documents.
• Assist ADAs 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 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.
• Fluency in a foreign language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese or Fukienese) is helpful though not necessary.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required or expected by candidate's start date.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau