Legal Case Writer – Prosecution Support

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a qualified Legal Case Writer to interview officers, victims, and witnesses to determine if cases should be prosecuted.

The role involves obtaining case documents, initiating discovery prior to arraignment, and coordinating with law enforcement and court personnel to support case preparation and prosecution efforts while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• LL.M. or J.D. degree required.
• Familiarity with general court procedures, operations, services, and functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools (OneDrive, Adobe Acrobat Pro).
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, law enforcement, and court personnel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a high-volume caseload.
• Ability to analyze facts, draft concise case synopses, and prepare affidavits.
• Experience engaging with witnesses in a professional manner.
• Flexible scheduling including days, evenings, nights, weekends as needed.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Interview law enforcement personnel and civilian witnesses.
• Analyze factual scenarios and prepare legally sufficient affidavits.
• Obtain and coordinate case documents from NYPD and other agencies.
• Coordinate collection and retrieval of video and digital evidence for discovery.
• Review Desk Appearance Tickets for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for case-related work.
• Collaborate with Assistant District Attorneys, law enforcement, and court personnel.
• Ensure compliance with discovery obligations and office policies.
• Assist with unit initiatives and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office proficient

Attention to detail

Caseload management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Discretion

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

LL.M./J.D. degree

Job description

The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a qualified Legal Case Writer to interview officers, victims, and witnesses to determine if cases should be prosecuted.

The role involves obtaining case documents, initiating discovery prior to arraignment, and coordinating with law enforcement and court personnel to support case preparation and prosecution efforts while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy.