Paralegal - Risk Management

The NYC Law Department is currently seeking a qualified candidate that is permanent in the Paralegal Aide civil service title for a Level 2 position within its Risk Management Division. This position encompasses work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of attorneys, and/or higher level staff which may include but is not limited to the following:

Performing legal research, as well as database and site searches.
Requests, secures and organizes discovery materials from various sources such as the Courts and City agencies.
Supports internal investigations, including organizing and tracking project status, communicating with relevant parties within and outside the Law Department and performing quality review of reports and other documents.
Support by organizing and tracking Mayoral Agencies compliance requirements, laws, mandates and directives.
Manages documents and files; maintains integrity of highly confidential files and is familiar with and adheres to Information Technology Security Policies and procedures.
Assists with special projects as needed.
Manage multiple projects.
Performing routine administrative duties when necessary including: photocopying, filing, scanning, archiving, data entry, indexing, reserving conference rooms, and managing attorneys' calendars.

Strong interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written). Strong word processing skills including ability to use advanced formatting with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Project is preferred. Proficiency in LexisNexis, Lexis Advance, Court-related sites and Law Department case management system (LawManager).

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.