ECAB Paralegal

The New York County District Attorneys Office (DANY) has an opening for a Paralegal in its Early Complaint Assessment Bureau (ECAB). In this position the Paralegal is responsible for providing time-sensitive clerical support to DANYs Trial Bureaus and Case Management Unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Help to draft Criminal Court complaints.
• Obtains case information and supporting arrest documents from Police or security personnel.
• Prepares case summaries outlining the circumstances of arrests.
• Interviews Police Officers or Security personnel to determine appropriate charges.
• Assist with the processing of completed cases in the Complaint Room.
• Maintain computerized records of all arrests pending the completion of a complaint.
• Assist with the screening and assignment of arrests.
• Provide administrative and technical support to Assistant District Attorneys.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements candidates must possess the following :

Preferred Requirements / Skills :

How to Apply :

Hours / Shift :

Additional Information :

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements

1. 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

2. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1