Job Information
City of New York Program Analyst, Legal in New York, New York
Job Description
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety. As a part of its mission, MOCJ compiles data reports on trends in the criminal justice system including on the jail population, outstanding criminal warrants, and various types of law enforcement actions.
MOCJ seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented Program Analyst to perform a range of responsibilities to help ensure MOCJ meets its legislative, grant, and contractual obligations and data reporting requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in learning the mechanics of City government and is interested in the criminal justice system.
The Program Analyst’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring MOCJ meets all reporting requirements mandated through legislation, grant requirements, or contractual obligations;
-Building and managing a database of all such requirements;
-Coordinating among divisions of MOCJ, including the agency’s research and programmatic teams, to identify data sources and establish a timeline for completing the required reports;
-Tracking priorities and following up with agency staff to ensure reports are completed on time;
-Compiling data reports, where appropriate; and
-Reviewing draft reports to ensure all requirements are being met.
Assisting MOCJ’s General Counsel with Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) compliance by identifying and reviewing responsive documents to information requests; and
Preparing summary documents and memos regarding the agency’s compliance with reporting requirements.
To apply: please submit your resume, cover letter, and references.
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of full-time satisfactory experience, acquired in the United States, in the performance of paralegal (legal assistant) services; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time satisfactory experience, acquired in the United States, in the performance of paralegal (legal assistant) services; or
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. 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. Undergraduate credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 12 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.
To be acceptable, experience in paralegal (legal assistant) services must have involved the American Legal System.
Experience which is primarily legal secretarial or includes only incidental paralegal (legal assistant) services is not acceptable.
Special Note:
Individuals must have one additional year of pertinent paralegal experience or have a baccalaureate degree in addition to the requirements listed above to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II duties and pay of Paralegal Aide.
Additional Information
The City of New York 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.