Legal Trial Prep & Discovery Assistant

Jobf0; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate (56057) to support court and discovery processes. Responsibilities include compiling and filing documents, retrieving records, and coordinating with ADAs and law enforcement agencies.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related community work experience. A valid driver's license with two years of driving experience is required and must be maintained during employment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with 3 years of experience in community work or community centered activities.
• Equivalency to the above accepted in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation.
• Retrieve Death Certificates and Autopsies from OCME.
• Preparation and filing of documents.
• Timely retrieval of documents and records.
• Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits & discovery for trial.
• Timely conversions of instruments to information.
• Retrieve all necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals and other entites.
• Produce effective communication with different agencies.
• Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
• Prepare orders for Court, including Motion Responses, Legal Memorandums, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
• Work directly with Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) on specialty cases.
• Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates and assisting in Trials.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent with 3 years experience in community work

Job description

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate (56057) to support court and discovery processes. Responsibilities include compiling and filing documents, retrieving records, and coordinating with ADAs and law enforcement agencies.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related community work experience. A valid driver's license with two years of driving experience is required and must be maintained during employment.