RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

THE ROLE
Under the direct supervision of the Paralegal Supervisor, the candidate will serve as a Paralegal. Duties will include, but not limited to the following:

- Perform intake functions; review all incoming documents and route to appropriate Assistant District Attorney (ADA);
- Scan all incoming Bureau papers and maintain the scanned files;
- Assemble, serve, and file court papers; prepare simple motion responses for Attorney’s signature;
- Collect documents, files, and motions, appeals responses and route document to appropriate ADA in timely fashion;
- At direction of bureau chief, serve notice of appeal and assemble file to enable People to draft and file People’s appeals;
- Assist with the preparation of federal court filings;
- Track due dates for filings;
- Keep track of argument calendar in all courts in which appeals are pending;
- Maintain a strong relationship with clerks at both the Appellate Division and Appellate Term to ensure the smooth running of the bureau;
- At direction of attorney, comply with requests made pursuant to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and other civil matters;
- Other general clerical duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

- Bachelor’s degree. - Prior criminal justice experience or coursework preferred. - Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.