Job Title: ECAB Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The ECAB Paralegal at the organization is responsible for providing time-sensitive clerical support to the Trial Bureaus and Case Management Unit. Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting Criminal Court complaints.
- Obtaining case information and supporting arrest documents from Police or security personnel.
- Preparing case summaries outlining the circumstances of arrests.
- Interviewing Police Officers or Security personnel to determine appropriate charges.
- Assisting with the processing of completed cases in the Complaint Room.
- Maintaining computerized records of all arrests pending the completion of a complaint.
- Assisting with the screening and assignment of arrests.
- Providing administrative and technical support to Assistant District Attorneys.
- Performing related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Level 1: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience either as a paralegal in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
Preferred Requirements/Skills include:
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work overtime on short notice.
- Previous clerical experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to update and edit existing proprietary databases.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
- Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
- Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.
- Ability to interact with all levels of staff, law enforcement representatives, and outside visitors.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the ECAB Paralegal position is $50, – $53,.
Additional Information:
- Current office employees must have served at least one (1) year in their current position and be in good standing to be eligible for a transfer or promotion. They must also meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Candidates are expected to commit to one (1) year to the hiring Unit.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
- Hours for this position are Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to the above qualification.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. More information can be found on the . Department of Education’s website.
Residency Requirement:
City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information:
The organization is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
