Support Staff - Attorney's Assistant I at Nassau County District Attorney – Hempstead, New York

About the Nassau County District Attorney

The Nassau County District Attorney's Office investigates and prosecutes violations of state and local criminal statutes occurring within Nassau County. With nearly 200 attorneys and a total staff in excess of 400, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country. Situated on Long Island, immediately to the east of New York City, the office is committed to hiring the most qualified attorneys, investigators and support staff. The office is dedicated to constant philosophical and technological modernization and looks forward to implementing ever-changing strategies that allow it to stay one step ahead of criminal behavior.

Description

***THESE ARE CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS. ALL APPOINTEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AND PASS AN EXAMINATION AND BE REACHABLE BEFORE ATTAINING PERMANENT STATUS.***

MUST BE A NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENT FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Assists in performing paralegal work, preparing simple legal documents, and performing legal research not requiring professional legal competence; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Under direct supervision, the duties require the use of judgment in the application of knowledge of laws, regulations, and departmental practices in performing assignments in support of attorneys.

TYPICAL DUTIES

*1. Assists in interviewing, investigating, conferring with, and taking written statements from complainants, potential witnesses, and defendants in prospective criminal or civil actions.
*2. Disseminates documents, motions, subpoenas, court orders, etc.

*3. Assists in the review of case profiles and in making initial determination of potential violations of laws, and assists in researching pertinent legal points.
*4. Assists in screening noncriminal complaints, i.e., consumer complaints, and directs complaints to appropriate governmental and/or private agencies.
5. Arranges and drafts compromises and cease and desist agreements between complainants and defendants.
6. Arranges for, and conducts follow-up investigations.
7. Participates in legal research pertinent to special departmental programs or proposals, and in preparation of cases for trial.

*ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the American legal system and sources of the law.

2. Knowledge of legal documents pertinent to lawsuits.
3. Ability to interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.
4. Ability to interview and evaluate information from prospective complainants, witnesses, and defendants.
5. Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and clients.
7. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, including or supplemented by a degree or certificate as legal or lawyer's assistant recognized by the American Bar Association or the American Association for Paralegal Education.

OR
2. Possession of a bachelor's degree

NOTE: One year of satisfactory experience performing legal research for an attorney may be substituted for the certificate as legal or lawyer's assistant recognized by the American Bar Association or the American Association for Paralegal Education.

SALARY
Starting annual salary: $40,622
Salary after 6 months of service: $48,159

Salary after 1 year of service: $63,254