Trial Presentation Assistant - SIB

Responsibilities

• Communicate and acquire documents from other government agencies such as: NYPD, Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
• Work independently, manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow processes
• Cookordinate case schedules with courts, law enforcement officials, witnesses and defense attorneys
• Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, court and law enforcement representatives and witnesses
• Compile, analyze, redact and reproduce case documents
• Draft legal documents such as subpoenas and Orders to Produce
• Accurately perform legal research
• Secure, listen to and transcribe phone calls from the Department of Corrections
• Maintain electronic files and databases in an accurate manner
• Prepare court calendars in a timely manner
• Travel outside the office to other locations and agencies, when required
• Perform related administrative and clerical tasks

Qualifications

• Excellent organization, communication, writing and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Knowledgeable about e-discovery procedures
• Comfortable with interviewing witnesses when deemed necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); editing, re-dacting and converting documents in Adobe and experience using Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw applications
• Strong attention to detail and a high concern for data accuracy
• Fluency in a foreign language is helpful but not necessary

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study with a minimum of one year of legal work experience required; or approved certificate in Paralegal Studies with extensive legal work experience

Additional Information

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K and more. We are 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.

We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in working for The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion.