Paralegal Aide, Level 2 - Family Court, Uifsa

Overview

Due to the current, active Paralegal Aide Civil Service List, candidates MUST be permanent in the civil service title of Paralegal Aide to be considered for the position. This means candidates must have taken and passed the Paralegal Aide Civil Service Exam, and have been appointed from the Paralegal Aide Civil Service List. Candidates on the current, active Paralegal Aide Civil Service List may be considered provided the candidate's list number is reachable for possible appointment.

Please be advised that any candidate currently permanent in the Paralegal Aide title chosen for this position will move into the position laterally.

• The NYC Law Department is seeking a paralegal aide, level 2 in its Family Court Division.
• Review and evaluate child support cases to prepare correspondence with the initiating states.
• Work collaboratively with the assigned attorneys to gather discovery and evidence needed to proceed in court.
• Interview local custodial parents and prepare the necessary paperwork to send to the state of residence of the non-custodial parent.
• Maintain contact with the responding state and the local parent until completion of the case.
• Research case information using Law Manager and other databases.
• Perform legal research.
• Perform data entry and enter the cases into internal case creation database.
• Perform routine administrative duties including data entry, photocopying, filing, answering telephones, scanning, reserving conference rooms, and managing calendars of attorneys.
• Note physical activities and environmental conditions, including lifting and carrying boxes and files; climbing stairs; and traveling throughout the City on all types of public transportation, and/or walking in all kinds of weather, often carrying files.

• Candidates MUST possess at least one of the following for Level 2:
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and either (a) 1 year of full-time satisfactory experience in paralegal services; or (b) Paralegal Certification from an accredited program or ABA-approved program.
• A baccalaureate degree with a combination of 12 semester credits in relevant U.S. subjects; or
• An associate degree or 60 credits with three years of full-time paralegal experience.
• A four-year high school diploma and five years of full-time paralegal experience.
• A four-year option combining education and experience as described above;
  Paralegal Certification can substitute for 12 months of experience; all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma.

To be acceptable, experience in paralegal services must have involved the American Legal System. Experience primarily as legal secretary or with only incidental paralegal services is not acceptable.

• Individuals must have one additional year of pertinent paralegal experience or have a baccalaureate degree in addition to the requirements listed above to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II duties and pay of Paralegal Aide.
• This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered through the 55-a Program.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs; visit student aid.gov/pslf for more information.
• Residency Requirement: NYC residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Some City Employees may reside in certain counties after 2 continuous years of service; discuss with the agency representative at interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary: $50,198.00 – $70,247.00