Trial Division (GCB) - Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Pension

Deferred compensation options

Job summary

Bronx County District Attorney's Office (BXDA) seeks experienced Trial Preparation Assistants in the Trial Division – General Crimes Bureau to aid in case preparation from intake to final disposition. Responsibilities include compiling, analyzing, redacting, and reproducing documents for discovery, filing, legal research, witness communication, and assisting ADAs in court and at trials.

A NY driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience is required and benefits include

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with 3 years of community-related experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to above.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or high school diploma with 4 years in a law firm/government/civic organization.
• A valid New York State driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery and case preparation.
• Prepare and file documents.
• Timely retrieval of documents and records.
• Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits and discovery for trial.
• Timely conversions of instruments to information.
• Retrieve documents from law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and other entities.
• Produce effective communication with different agencies.
• Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
• Perform legal research.
• Engage in witness contact and communication.
• Secure corroborating affidavits.
• Prepare court orders, motions, legal memoranda, subpoenas, and related documents.
• Work with ADAs on specialty cases and accompany them in court and during trials.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion and integrity

Education

Baccalaureate degree preferred

High school diploma with 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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 experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistants in the Trial Division – General Crimes Bureau to aid in all aspects of case preparation from intake to final disposition.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation.
• 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 entitles.
• Produce effective communication with different agencies.
• Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
• Perform legal research.
• Engage in witness contact and communication.
• Secure corroborating affidavits
• 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.

A VALID NEW YORK STATE DRIVERS LICENSE WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR THE DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

PREFERRED SKILLS:-

A baccalaureate degree preferred or a high school diploma with four (4) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.

A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with general court services and functions.

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
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position.

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.