Legal Jobs in Brooklyn

Law Clerk II The candidate works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager performing complex legal research; preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.; reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. Acts independently and/or as a team leader on larger projects. Responsibilities may include acting as primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and ot... read more

Senior Paralegal The candidate works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. In addition to functions performed by Paralegals, described below, performs moderately complex legal research; synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviews case related materials and,... read more

Postgraduate Law Fellowships Fellow will work for 18-months working on the immigration defender project and other short-term fellows working in the family defense practice. read more

Attorney Training Program The candidate spend the first few weeks of their employment at company attending in-house lectures on various aspects of criminal defense, shadowing experienced attorneys and practicing their skills through simulations of various aspects of criminal practice. The Appellate Division has granted us a student practice order which gives the right to have law students and law graduates working for company to appear in court even though they are not yet... read more

Paralegal - Immigration Unit Duties and Responsibilities: The person filling this position is expected to: research the law; investigate facts; and prepare documents to assist attorneys. read more

Paralegal The candidate works under the direction of Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. Performs the following tasks while complying with established procedures: compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents; summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files; performs simple legal research; indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (inc... read more

Attorney I - Housing/Foreclosure Unit The candidate involves providing direct representation for tenants in Brooklyn by negotiating settlement agreements, engaging in motion practice and litigation of non-payment, holdover, Housing Part (HP) and administrative proceedings. In addition to direct representation handle policy advocacy, collaboration with other city and state agencies, community education, training and outreach to promote the work of the office. They also coor... read more

Law Clerk The candidate works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. Should have Law degree, or be currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. M... read more

Lateral Assistant District Attorney The candidate will join the Office in both the Trial and Investigation Divisions. Should have the ability to think and work independently as well as the ability to work in conjunction with other bureaus in the Office as well as with outside agencies. Should have 5 years of litigation experience and a record of jury trial verdicts. Solid knowledge of criminal procedure, search and seizure law, and evidence is required. Should have a prove... read more

Paralegal - Housing/Foreclosure Unit The candidate will research the law; investigate facts; prepare documents to assist attorneys; schedule and represent clients at Fair Hearings; compile charitable packages and otherwise prevent evictions by working directly with clients and supporting the work of the housing attorneys. Must have Associate's Degree and 2+ years of applicable experience or Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience. read more