Job Title: Supreme Court Paralegal

Salary: $44,253/year

Unit: Case Management Services Unit

Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Supreme Court Paralegal in its Case Management Services Unit. In this position, the Supreme Court Paralegal is responsible for providing time sensitive clerical support to Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in DANY's Trial Division and Case Management Services Unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work in court, processing and distributing court notes.
• Review ADA notes to confirm trial ready status and/or ADA to stand, and provide list to court personnel.
• Work with ADAs to ensure timely submission of court notes.
• Utilize the Court Event Entry Program (CEE) to update internal case tracking system with real time court adjournments, pleas, defense attorney changes, and sentencing information.
• Perform clerical and related tasks within the court and unit.
• Assist ADAs in court part and court personnel as needed.
• Use court calendar to label/number cases from each bureau and put them in numerical order.
• Prepare and maintain routine court related reports.
• Email ADAs when case is on list to be called so they can stand on the case.
• Liaise between court expeditors, court staff, and ADAs.
• Complete waiver of appeals, orders of protection and other documents to be filed with court.
• Assist standing ADAs with additional information on cases as needed.
• Prepare "Trial Ready" and "To Stand" lists for the court.
• Check documents for accuracy of information and conformity with established policy.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to update and edit existing proprietary databases.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; detail oriented and self-motivated and able to multi-task.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, law enforcement representatives, and outside visitors.
• Previous clerical experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Ability to work overtime on short notice.

• One (1) year commitment to hiring bureau.

• Pursuant to the Mayor's Executive Order 75, as of August 2, 2021, all newly hired employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with DANY, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved at the time of your on-boarding process.
• 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 .

The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's support staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.