The New York City Loft Board oversees the conversion of Interim Multiple Dwelling (IMD) buildings to legal residential spaces.
Loft Board paralegal will assist the attorneys in conducting conferences, mediating disputes between owners and tenants, reviewing applications seeking determinations by the Loft Board, preparing Notice of Proceedings in enforcement proceedings, drafting notices of violations of the Loft Board Housing Maintenance Standards and handling other projects as needed.
The Paralegal Aide Level II will report directly to the Deputy Director/Deputy General Counsel and will have the following responsibilities:
• Assist document preparation and review,
• Assist with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits and witness binders
• Assist with preparation, filing and service of court papers
• Assist with scheduling and sharing information between the parties and the Court
• Organize and managing documents, including the creation of spreadsheets
• Compile information and preparing statistics, charts, graphs and other summaries
• Draft affidavits
• Investigate and research public records
• Process initial and amended Loft Board registration applications
• Review sales filings and conduct follow-up as necessary
• Review removal applications and calculate legal regulated rents
• Draft proposed orders
• Assist with scheduling informal conferences
• Draft responses to correspondence
• Research basic issues of landlord/tenant law
• Draft Notices of Proceedings for enforcement cases
• Process requests for Letters of No Objection
• Process requests for lifting Loft Board holds
• Review narrative statement filings for completeness
• Review requests for Loft Board certification of the Narrative Statement Process
• Assist in preparing the cases on the calendars for the public hearings
• Assist in preparing responses to FOIL requests
• Update the Loft Board’s System
• Assist the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director with other matters as needed
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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.
Preferred Skills
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills
• Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft applications
• Familiarity with NYC landlord/tenant law, administrative law, the NYC Construction Codes and the Zoning Resolution
• Experience in mediation preferred
• Accounting or auditing experience preferred
To Apply
For Non-City/External Candidates: Visit the External Applicant NYC Careers site (nyc.gov/jobs/search) and search for the specific Job ID #
For Current City Employees: Visit Employee Self-Service (ESS) to view and apply for available positions. Click on Recruiting Activities, Careers, and search for the specific Job ID #
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
07/07/2023
POST UNTIL
07/27/2023
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.