The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant (i.e, Paralegal) within the Discovery Litigation and Compliance Unit. Trial Preparation Assistants provide a full-range of administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys performing complex legal work.

Job Responsibilites

• Communicate and acquire documents from other government agencies such as: NYPD, Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow processes
• Coordinate case schedules with courts, law enforcement officials, witnesses and defense attorneys
• Ability to 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

• Must have excellent organization, communication, writing and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines
• Must be able to 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 application
• Must have strong attention to detail and a high concern for data accuracy
• Fluency in a foreign language is helpful but not necessary
• 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
  
  

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness

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.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. Please submit a resume and cover letter online at: https://specnar.applicantstack.com/x/search or Click "Apply Now" below.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected to participate in the full screening process. 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 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.

Posting Date: 05/06/2025

Post Until: Until Filled

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion