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Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Aid Society of New York Jun 19,2020 May 29,2020 Location USA New York City NY
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Public Interest

Legal Staff

Criminal Law - Prosecution

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Criminal Defense Paralegal II - CAB Plea Project The candidate will work primarily with plea project attorneys, assisting them in managing their large and active caseloads. This will involve taking necessary steps to complete the record on appeal and gathering/completing/assembling the documents necessary to perfect the appeal, as well as corresponding with clients following felony and misdemeanor conviction. The position will also require travel to courthouses in all five boroughs and interfacing with court personnel, district attorneys, Legal Aid trial counsel and outside counsel. Identifying, locating and acquiring any outstanding case-file material (transcripts, exhibits, reports and court file papers) so that attorneys have a complete record of the trial court proceedings. Retrieving, reviewing and digesting/outlining court files and institutional records. Corresponding with clients regarding the status of their appeals and helping them to execute documents related to their appeals or other post-conviction matters. Maintaining e-folder of recent excessive sentence decisions from the appellate courts. Corresponding with the Division of Parole, correctional facilities and other criminal justice agencies to maintain current contact information for incarcerated clients and those subject to parole/probation supervision, as well as to confirm compliance with supervision and, in the case of successful appeals, correct criminal records. Drafting, assembling and serving/filing routine motions. Updating briefs and other information in LawManager. Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Bachelor's degree in relevant field or satisfactory completion of a comprehensive in-house training course appropriate to practice area. Should have excellent writing skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent computer and word processing skills. The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team. Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people and non-citizens. Knowledge of New York criminal law and criminal procedure is strongly desired. Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable.

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Ref #20-88

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