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Paralegal

City of New York · New York City, New York, US

Job Description The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a paralegal to join the Rackets Bureau’s Worker Protection Unit (WPU...

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Job Description The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a paralegal to join the Rackets Bureau’s Worker Protection Unit (WPU) and its Construction Fraud Task Force. This unit investigates wage theft, fatalities, safety lapses, fraud, and a variety of crimes against workers, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations. The Worker Protection Unit collaborates with community groups and workers’ rights groups to protect marginalized communities and partners with city, state, and federal agencies to make cases that have industry-wide impact. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to support the WPU. In this position, the paralegal will maintain relationships with community groups, perform administrative tasks, and assist with investigations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following: - Assist the Unit in all aspects of investigations and trials. - Communicate effectively with all staff, both orally and in writing. - Attend witness interviews and meetings. - Compile and analyze case documents for grand jury and trials. - Testify before the Gr...