Support Staff - Attorney's Assistant I, Bilingual (spanish Speaking)

Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Hempstead, NY, United States
Base: $40,622; $48,159 after 6 months; $63,254 aft...
On-site
Bilingual spanish speaking
Interviewing witnesses and defendants
Disseminating legal documents
The Nassau County District Attorney's Office is seeking a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Attorney's Assistant I to support legal staff by performing paralegal work, preparing legal documents, and conducting legal research. Candidates must be Nassau County residents for at least 12 months and will need to pass a civil service examination for permanent status

Job Summary

  • The Nassau County District Attorney's Office investigates and prosecutes violations of state and local criminal statutes occurring within Nassau County.
  • Assists in performing paralegal work, preparing simple legal documents, and performing legal research not requiring professional legal competence.
  • Starting annual salary: $40,622, with increases after 6 months and 1 year of service.

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The Nassau County District Attorney's Office is seeking a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Attorney's Assistant I to support legal staff by performing paralegal work, preparing legal documents, and conducting legal research. Candidates must be Nassau County residents for at least 12 months and will need to pass a civil service examination for permanent status.

Salary

Base: $40,622; $48,159 after 6 months; $63,254 after 1 year; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bilingual Spanish speaking
  • Interviewing witnesses and defendants
  • Disseminating legal documents
  • Legal research
  • Drafting agreements

Nice-to-have

  • Technological modernization
  • Staying ahead of criminal behavior

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree with legal assistant certificate OR Bachelor's degree
  • 1 year legal research experience (may substitute for certificate)
  • Nassau County resident for at least 12 months
  • Pass civil service examination

Work Rights

Must be a Nassau County resident for at least 12 months

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