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Manhattan District Attorney's Office


www.manhattanda.org

Jobs

Appeals Paralegal

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Posted on: February 26, 2021 Apply Now
Manhattan New York, NY Post-Graduate Job Expires May 31, 2021

PLEASE APPLY VIA APPLICANT STACK – materials submitted solely through Handshake will NOT be reviewed.

Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney’s Office anticipates openings beginning in the late spring and summer of 2021 for Paralegals in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division provides New York’s appellate courts and federal courts with in-depth written and oral analyses of legal and factual issues, arising from a wide range of criminal prosecutions, to ensure that properly-obtained convictions are upheld and that no defect in the trial-level proceedings unduly affects either the public or the accused. Paralegals are responsible for providing a full-range of administrative and litigation support to the attorneys in the Appeals Division.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Write, with a designated attorney, an elementary legal brief each month.
  • Maintain and update the Division’s automated case tracking system.
  • Manage federal and state court related caseloads.
  • Communicate with defense attorneys and various courts regarding status of appeals.
  • Assist attorneys with all aspects of filing briefs, such as proofreading, cite-checking, and locating files and documents.
  • Work closely with the Records Department to locate sensitive case materials.
  • Perform related administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and writing skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to update and edit existing databases.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
  • Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of staff and court representatives.

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required by start date.

Commitment:

  • One (1) year commitment to the Appeals Division.

Please submit application and materials through Applicant Stack:

http://dany.applicantstack.com/x/openings

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New Haven, CT 06510

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Office of Career Strategy

The Office of Career Strategy works with students and alums of Yale College and Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as well as Yale postdoctoral scholars from all disciplines. The Office of Career Strategy advisors help students, alums, and postdocs to clarify career aspirations, identify opportunities, and offer support at every stage of career development. Services offered by the Office of Career Strategy for Masters and Ph.D. students are part of a suite of resources supported by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences to foster professional and career development. Career support for undergraduates is a part of a collection of support offered by the Center for International & Professional Experience.

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55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Fl.
New Haven,CT 06510
(203) 432-0800
careerstrategy@yale.edu

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The Yale College Center for International and Professional Experience (CIPE) is a group of offices that work together, and with other academic advisers on campus, to support undergraduate students throughout their four years at Yale as they make decisions about their academic plans and explore career options. CIPE is composed of the Office of Career Strategy, the Yale College Office of Fellowships, Yale Summer Session, and Yale College Study Abroad.

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