Paralegal Aide, Level II
City of New YorkNew York, New York, United States
Posted May 21, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Job Description
The New York City Police Department is seeking a Paralegal Aide II to assist in reviewing background information, performing legal research, and drafting legal communications. The successful candidate will have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience in paralegal services, with a minimum of one additional year of pertinent experience or a baccalaureate degree to be eligible for Assignment Level II duties and pay.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or an associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of experience in paralegal services.
- Four years of full-time satisfactory experience in the performance of paralegal services.
- A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to one of the above options.
- Paralegal Certification obtained in the United States from an accredited program or from a program approved by the American Bar Association can be substituted for 12 months of experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and their spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
- Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
- Paid annual leave and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Pension
- Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account