PARALEGAL AIDE, LEVEL 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW & REGULATORY LITIGATION

The Law Department is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a Paralegal Aide, Level 2 position in its Administrative Law and Regulatory Litigation Division.
Under supervision, the qualified candidate will assist and receive training from attorneys and higher level paralegals in the management of cases through various stages of legal proceedings. This position encompasses work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility which may include but is not limited to the following:

Assist attorneys with preparation of legal papers:

- Preparation of exhibits
- Redaction of exhibits
- Assemble documents for service and filing
- Review, assemble, prepare data and other information, including in tables or spreadsheets for attorney use
- Analyze documents and/or spreadsheets for attorney use
- Coordinate filing of documents with messengers, mail room, outside service

Draft basic legal documents for attorney review, including but not limited to:

- Summons and Complaint
- Affidavits/affirmations
- Ex Parte applications/motions
- Notices of Entry
- Forfeiture legal documents
- Motions for Access Orders
- Legal backs
- Case related correspondence

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

- Close attorney case files
- E-filing of court documents
- Research on Lexis, in the library, on the Internet, on City agency websites
- Retrieve cases online from online Court dockets
- Cite check and proofread as needed
- Conduct investigations with various City agencies
- Interact with members of the public coming into the office regarding seizure and forfeiture matters; perform related investigation and preparation of legal documents
- May draft legal papers for review by higher level staff and/or attorneys; and independently perform additional routine paralegal tasks

Assists with Out of Office/Court/In the field responsibilities (all five NYC boroughs, Civil, State and Federal Courts):

-Assist attorneys in Criminal Court several times per month in Manhattan and Staten Island
-Retrieve copies of filed decisions, signed orders, or papers filed with the County Clerk as needed
-Enter judgments
-File motions with the County Clerk and Ex Parte Office
-Deliver documents to Court as needed
-Assist attorneys with trial preparation and at trial

Some of the physical activities performed and environmental conditions experienced include lifting and carrying boxes and files; climbing stairs; and traveling throughout the City on all types of public transportation, and/or walking in all kinds of weather, often carrying files.

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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.

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.