Legal Trial-Prep Specialist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Bronx County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II to support Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters. This role focuses on precise document preparation and procedural accuracy.

You will proofread, cite-check, format motions and briefs, assemble tables, prep exhibits, and maintain internal digital files, while coordinating with defense attorneys and courts.

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

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Deadline driven

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Bronx County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II to support Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters. This role focuses on precise document preparation and procedural accuracy.

You will proofread, cite-check, format motions and briefs, assemble tables, prep exhibits, and maintain internal digital files, while coordinating with defense attorneys and courts.