Paralegal (Judicial Diversion)

Job description

Job Description The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an opening for a Paralegal in its Pathways to Public Safety Division. Paralegals in the Pathways to Public Safety Division will provide a full range of support to Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) as they determine which defendants are appropriate candidates for a variety of diversion programs. This role will be primarily responsible for Judicial Diversion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following: - Communicate with law enforcement agencies both within New York State and across the country to request the facts of closed and pending criminal cases. - Draft official documents such as Orders to Produce, subpoenas, and transcript requests. - Create files for defendants seeking acceptance into diversion programs and assist in investigating their criminal histories. - Prepare files for court each week. - Attend court proceedings to document case notes and provide administrative support to the assigned ADA as needed. - Communicate with court personnel and other stakeholders regarding participant progress. Record r...