Division/Unit: Immigrant Affairs Unit
Position Title: Immigrant Affairs Coordinator
Salary: $45,693 – $47,693
Position Summary:
The New York District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an opening for a Immigrant Affairs Coordinator, Spanish speaking, to work in its Immigrant Affairs Unit. The Immigrant Affairs Unit focuses on fraud schemes targeting the immigrant community. In this position, the Immigrant Affairs Coordinator is responsible for providing highly skilled administrative and paralegal support to the Unit and DANY community.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist Assistant District Attorneys in case preparation and investigations.
- Perform various paralegal tasks.
- Answer calls to Immigrant Affairs Unit “Hotline”.
- Screen and track all Immigrant Affairs cases.
- Maintain central files on all Immigrant Affairs complaints.
- Compile statistical and anecdotal reports.
- Serve as a liaison with community organizations and government agencies that provide services to immigrants.
- Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional and expeditious manner.
- Perform related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; and
- Excellent oral and written Spanish bilingual skills; and
- Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, and Internet.
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to learn, update and edit existing proprietary applications and quickly learn and use various computer systems.
- Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
- Strong interest in immigration law or matters, a plus.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills, oral and written are essential.
- Resourcefulness, initiative and good judgment required.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, court representatives, law enforcement representatives, witnesses, victims and community organizations.
- Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow.
Preferred Requirements:
- Previous paralegal experience or professional experience working for or with community-based organizations, a plus.
Commitment:
- One (1) year commitment to hiring bureau.
How to Apply:
- Apply with a Cover Letter & Resume.
Additional Information:
- Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
- As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
