Support Staff - Attorney's Assistant I

Nassau County district Attorney's Office

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

Job Summary

  • The Nassau County District Attorney's Office is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country with nearly 200 attorneys and over 400 staff members.
  • This position involves assisting attorneys by performing paralegal duties, preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and supporting investigations and case preparation.
  • Appointees must be Nassau County residents for at least 12 months and pass a civil service examination before attaining permanent status.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: Starting annual salary $40,622; After 6 months $48,159; After 1 year $63,254; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • paralegal work assistance
  • legal document preparation
  • legal research support
  • interviewing witnesses and complainants
  • case profile review
  • dissemination of legal documents

Nice-to-have

  • effective oral and written communication
  • maintaining effective working relationships
  • record keeping and report preparation
  • knowledge of departmental policies

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or bachelor's degree
  • Legal assistant certificate or equivalent experience
  • Must be Nassau County resident 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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