Immigrant Affairs Coordinator

The New York District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an opening for a Bilingual (English/Chinese) Immigrant Affairs Coordinator 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 Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the unit and throughout DANY.

• Assist ADAs in case preparation and investigations.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree; and
• Bilingual in English/Chinese;
  Mandarin preferred.

• Previous paralegal experience or professional experience working for or with community-based organizations.
• Strong interest in immigration law or matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to update and edit existing databases.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills, oral and written are essential.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and good judgment.
• 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.
• Excellent oral and written fluency in Mandarin required, Cantonese.

• Apply with a Cover Letter & Resume.

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

• Current office employees:
  To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least one (1) year in their current unit/ bureau/ department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to two (2) years to the hiring bureau.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

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City Residency is not required for this position.

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