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Job Description The Agency Youu2019ll Join: The New York City Mayoru2019s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York Cityu2019s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page. The Team Youu2019ll Work With: The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall provides legal and strategic guidance to the Mayor and senior policymakers in City Hall on a broad range of matters, including policy, planning, litigation, legislation, compliance, ethics, and transparency. Alongside several other initiatives and functions, the Chief Counsel to the Mayor also supervises and coordinates the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (including the Environmental Control Board), the Mayoru2019s Office of Risk Management and Compliance, and the Mayoru2019s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, in addition to liaising with and reviewing the activities of the Conflicts of Interest Board. The Problems Youu2019ll Solve: - Freedom of Information: Searching for and reviewing documents responsive to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, preparing documents subject to public disclosure for production, and tracking FOIL requests. - Project Support: Providing support to the attorneys in the Office of the Chief Counsel, including various forms of research, legislative analysis, developing and summarizing factual information for legal analysis, and drafting written work product for attorney review. - Working with attorneys on the team to create reports. - Administrative management to include correspondence and document management. - Working closely with the Chief Counselu2019s Special Assistant to prepare and coordinate meetings. - Transcribing complex legal records and notes into accurately typed documents. - Assisting in the preparation of matters and projects assigned to team members or other senior staff. About You: - You have a commitment to public service. - You have excellent judgment skills. - You are trustworthy and discreet, including the ability to keep sensitive information entirely confidential. - You pay attention to detail. - You can be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. - You have experience developing and/or operating systems for managing complex administrative processes. - You have strong analytical and research skills, and the ability to synthesize information. - You have excellent writing and research skills. - You can work in a responsive, collaborative, and creative manner on a wide variety of projects. Minimum Required Qualifications: - Bacheloru2019s Degree required. - 1+ years of experience working in a legal assistant, paralegal, or equivalent capacity. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to