Law Student

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Law Student

The candidate will work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of the Borough Chief and/or attorneys and the paralegal supervisor. Will under direct supervision of an attorney, may handle a limited juvenile delinquency caseload and appear in court to present matters. Work collaboratively with the assigned attorneys to gather discovery and evidence needed to proceed in court. Interview witnesses, victims and law enforcement personnel. Prepare and serve correspondence, bills and demands, motions and responsive papers, and subpoenas. Perform legal research. Perform routine administrative duties when necessary including: photocopying, answering telephones, and managing attorneys' calendars. Communicate with attorneys and support staff, both within and outside the Division. Some of the physical activities performed and environmental conditions experienced include lifting and carrying boxes and files; climbing stairs; traveling throughout the City on all types of public transportation, and/or walking in all kinds of weather, often carrying files. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and completion of 1 year evening law school study, or completion of one semester of day law school or completion of twenty law school credits and current matriculation and attendance at an accredited law school. Excellent interpersonal, research and writing skills are needed. Proficiency in LexisNexis, Microsoft Word and Excel is a must.

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Job ID: 235793

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The New York City Law Department
100 Church Street
New York
New York
United States 10007
Website : http://www.nyc.gov/html/law/home.html