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

Nassau County district Attorney's Office

Mineola, NY, United States
Base: $40,622 starting; $48,159 after 6 months; $6...
On-site
Paralegal work support
Legal document preparation
Legal research assistance
The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country with a staff of over 400 and nearly 200 attorneys

Job Summary

  • The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country with a staff of over 400 and nearly 200 attorneys.
  • This position requires assisting in paralegal duties under direct supervision, including interviewing, legal research, and document dissemination in both English and Spanish.
  • Starting annual salary is $40,622 with increases after 6 months and 1 year of service, and all appointees must pass a civil service examination and be Nassau County residents for at least 12 months.

Matching Summary

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country with a staff of over 400 and nearly 200 attorneys.

Salary

Base: $40,622 starting; $48,159 after 6 months; $63,254 after 1 year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Paralegal work support
  • Legal document preparation
  • Legal research assistance
  • Bilingual Spanish fluency
  • Interviewing complainants and witnesses
  • Dissemination of legal documents

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to express oneself effectively
  • Knowledge of American legal system
  • Ability to prepare reports and maintain records

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or bachelor's degree
  • Legal assistant certificate or equivalent experience
  • Nassau County residency for 12 months
  • Pass civil service examination

Work Rights

Must be Nassau County resident for 12 months and pass civil service exam

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