Paralegal Aide, Level II

New York City Police Department • Full-time • New York City Metropolitan Area, US • 6d ago

Candidates must be permanent in the Paralegal Aide title.

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Department Advocate's Office's mission is to ensure and maintain the integrity of the disciplinary process for all members of the New York City Police Department.

The duties of the Paralegal Aide II include, but is not limited to:

Manages a caseload within a legal office;
Maintains control of all relevant data and documentation pertaining to all cases of transactions in the caseload;
Reviews, updates and maintain case files, log books, attorney's schedules, court calendars and administrative hearing calendars;
Monitors the movement of cases and coordinates the flow of legal documents through the various stages of litigation;
Arranges for and oversees the services of legal papers; files motions and supporting documents with court clerks;
Helps to insure that all filing deadlines are met;
Reports changes in case status to an attorney or formal refere;
Conduct legal and investigative research along with drafting memoranda;
Collects, assembles and assists in evaluating evidence and technical data for use in trails and proceedings;
Perform data entry, mail merges, copying, scanning, filing and other tasks to support attorney case work and other organizational efforts;
May assist in the conduct of departmental investigations, including the locating of potential witnesses for administrative hearing or legal proceedings;
Preparing meeting agendas and writing minutes;
Provide administrative support to attorneys, such as preparing presentations.

WORK LOCATION:

1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038

Additional Information

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of full-time satisfactory experience, acquired in the United States, in the performance of paralegal (legal assistant) services; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time satisfactory experience, acquired in the United States, in the performance of paralegal (legal assistant) services; or
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. Paralegal Certification obtained in the United States from an accredited program or from a program approved by the American Bar Association can be substituted for 12 months of experience. Undergraduate credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 12 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.

To be acceptable, experience in paralegal (legal assistant) services must have involved the American Legal System.

Experience which is primarily legal secretarial or includes only incidental paralegal (legal assistant) services is not acceptable.

Special Note

Individuals must have one additional year of pertinent paralegal experience or have a baccalaureate degree in addition to the requirements listed above to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II duties and pay of Paralegal Aide.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented individual who possesses excellent written and verbal communications skills. Clerical skills are also important as a great majority of the work involves the administrative support of attorneys.

55a Program

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.