Trial Prep Assistant II: Legal Discovery & Court Support

Jobf0; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

IRA

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate to compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery and trial preparation. The role requires timely filing, document retrieval from multiple agencies, and coordination with ADAs in specialty cases.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with three years of relevant experience; a NY driver’s license is mandatory and must be maintained during employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; three years in community work or related duties.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid NY driver’s license with required 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.
• Convert instruments to information timely.
• Retrieve documents from law enforcement, hospitals, and other entities.
• Communicate effectively with various agencies.
• Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
• Perform legal research.
• Engage in witness contact and communication.
• Prepare court orders including motions, memorandums, warrants, subpoenas.
• Work with ADAs on specialty cases and accompany them in court.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

General court services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate to compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery and trial preparation. The role requires timely filing, document retrieval from multiple agencies, and coordination with ADAs in specialty cases.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with three years of relevant experience; a NY driver’s license is mandatory and must be maintained during employment.