New York City / Department of Buildings / Paralegal Aide

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Paralegal Aide

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

16 employees hold this title in Department of Buildings. Median total compensation for the role is $39,535, below the department median of $78,782.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $534.8K
Role median: $39,535
Agency median: $78,782
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$651$61,226+

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How total compensation varies among the 16 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Paralegal Aide is held in 17 New York City departments. In Department of Buildings, the median of $39,535 ranks #15 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

District Attorney-Special Narc

$118,846 · 7

District Attorney Richmond Cou

$112,880 · 1

NYC Police Pension Fund

$99,335 · 1

District Attorney Qns County

$77,641 · 24

Bronx District Attorney

$71,525 · 7

Teachers Retirement System

$69,307 · 1

Housing Preservation & Dvlpmnt

$68,432 · 3

District Attorney Kings County

$63,781 · 4

Law Department

$60,114 · 206

Police Department

$56,869 · 30

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$56,712 · 5

Hra/Dept of Social Services

$55,944 · 15

Median total compensation for the Paralegal Aide role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Paralegal Aide beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $59,885 ranks #1 of 2. See Paralegal Aide across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$50,256 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Paralegal Aideroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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David Nembhard Jr

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$61,572

Base pay: $60,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,572
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,348
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

David Nembhard Jr holds the role of Paralegal Aide at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,572.

Ashalee Scott

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$60,421

Base pay: $60,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,421
Hire date: 2022-09-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,348
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Ashalee Scott serves as a Paralegal Aide based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $60,421.

Justina Ames

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$55,944

Base pay: $55,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,944
Hire date: 2022-04-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Justina Ames serves as a Paralegal Aide based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,944.

Carol Frankovic

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$55,944

Base pay: $55,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,944
Hire date: 2024-04-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Carol Frankovic serves as a Paralegal Aide based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,944.

Nikki Harris

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$49,860

Base pay: $49,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,860
Hire date: 2023-04-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Nikki Harris serves as a Paralegal Aide based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $49,860.

Rosa Vargas

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$49,440

Base pay: $48,648
Overtime: $775
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,440
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,199
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 28.75
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rosa Vargas is a Paralegal Aide at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $49,440.

Michelle Bondar

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$49,424

Base pay: $49,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,424
Hire date: 2024-07-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,610

Michelle Bondar works as a Paralegal Aide for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Michelle earned $49,424 in 2025.

Alberte Prosper

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$40,838

Base pay: $40,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,838
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,330

Alberte Prosper works as a Paralegal Aide for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Alberte earned $40,838 in 2025.

Siwen Wan

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$38,231

Base pay: $38,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,231
Hire date: 2023-04-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,386

At Department of Buildings, Siwen Wan serves as a Paralegal Aide based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $38,231.

Amara Hyde

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$23,026

Base pay: $22,859
Overtime: $145
Other pay: $21
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,026
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,911
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 4.75
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 800.5

Amara Hyde holds the role of Paralegal Aide at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $23,026.

Louis Abreu

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$20,125

Base pay: $19,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,125
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 630

At Department of Buildings, Louis Abreu serves as a Paralegal Aide based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,125.

Stephanie Baptiste

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$11,680

Base pay: $11,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,680
Hire date: 2025-03-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 385

Stephanie Baptiste is a Paralegal Aide at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $11,680.

Bradley Birnbaum

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$8,671

Base pay: $8,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,671
Hire date: 2025-04-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,754
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 280

Bradley Birnbaum holds the role of Paralegal Aide at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $8,671.

Debora Javier

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$7,492

Base pay: $7,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,492
Hire date: 2025-04-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,198
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 280

Debora Javier holds the role of Paralegal Aide at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,492.

Clark Bermudez

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$2,780

Base pay: $2,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,780
Hire date: 2024-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,619
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 101.5

Clark Bermudez works as a Paralegal Aide for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Clark earned $2,780 in 2025.

Jazmyn Smith

Paralegal Aide/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

-$651

Base pay: -$651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$651
Hire date: 2023-09-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47,203
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: -63

At Department of Buildings, Jazmyn Smith serves as a Paralegal Aide based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled -$651.