Paralegal Two Year Program - Sdny

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Paralegal Two Year Program - SDNY
The candidate work closely with trial attorneys and their clients on every step of federal criminal cases, from arrest to acquittal or sentencing. Paralegals typically work on 50 – 70 cases (subject to increase according to office needs) and work with any of the office’s 27 trial attorneys at a given time. Will expected to successfully manage several deadlines at once. Have a wide scope of responsibilities, ranging from administrative and logistical tasks to direct client support to document review. Paralegals conduct client interviews help prepare bail packages, speak to witnesses, review evidence, retain experts, draft requests for leniency from prosecutors, and obtain, organize, and review mitigation materials from clients, their families, hospitals, schools, and drug treatment programs. Paralegals are expected to be professional and courteous ambassadors of our office to clients, their families, and other actors in the criminal justice system, including prosecutors, correctional officers, court security officers, Judges, treatment providers, and so on. Experience working one-on-one with clients is highly desirable. Fluency in Spanish is highly desired. Other, non-English language competencies are also desired.

Anticipated Application Timeline:
Application Deadline: January 27, 2020.
Notifications for 1st round interviews: Week of February 10th.
Notifications for 2nd round interviews: Week of March 2nd.
Hiring decisions: Week of March 24th

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