Legal Staff Associate
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker ProtectionHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
- One year of satisfactory clerical experience.
- Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
- Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct database and online research of government and business records.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive legal documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Knowledge of litigation terminology and processes.
- At least one year of experience working with attorneys in a legal assistant or paralegal role.
Benefits
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
- Potential for remote work for up to 2 days per week.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to be educated consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as @helloDCWP. Read the City's Social Media Policy: nyc.gov/socialmediapolicy