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.
Matching Summary
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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