Appeals Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II, to support the Appeals Bureau with post-conviction matters and document preparation. You will assist attorneys with filings, cite-checking, and exhibit preparation under supervision.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required by start date.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced and changing environment.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with all aspects of filing motions and briefs, such as proofreading, cite-checking, and generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Formatting and preparing documents for filing in compliance with court rules and bureau guidelines.
• Drafting procedural motion responses, under attorney supervision.
• Preparing exhibits and appendices for legal documents.
• Maintaining and updating internal digital files.
• Communicating with defense attorneys and courts regarding cases.
• Fulfilling defense requests for exhibits, etc.
• Writing elementary legal briefs, under attorney supervision, time permitting.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Skills

strong writing

interpersonal skills

deadline-driven

multi-tasking

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• Full-time
• Agency: BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
• Job Category: Legal Affairs
• Salary Band: $50,000 to $60,000
• Compensation: USD 56,000 - USD 56,000

Job Description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II (TPA II) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting attorneys with all aspects of filing motions and briefs, such as proofreading, cite-checking, and generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Formatting and preparing documents for filing in compliance with court rules and bureau guidelines.
• Drafting procedural motion responses, under attorney supervision.
• Preparing exhibits and appendices for legal documents.
• Maintaining and updating internal digital files.
• Communicating with defense attorneys and courts regarding cases.
• Fulfilling defense requests for exhibits, etc.
• Writing elementary legal briefs, under attorney supervision, time permitting.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required by start date.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced and changing environment.
• Attention to detail.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements 1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.

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.