Trial Prep Assistant II: Legal Docs & Appeals Support

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Pension

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

City of New York, Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, seeks a Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II, to assist Appeals Bureau A.D.A.s with post-conviction matters. Responsibilities include proofreading, cite-checking, and preparing Tables of Authorities, plus drafting procedural responses and exhibits.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred by start date), strong Word/Excel/Outlook/Adobe Acrobat skills, excellent writing, and the ability to work under

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred by start date; not mandatory as per minimum qualifications.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with filing motions and briefs, 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 when time permits.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Writing skills

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred by start date)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

City of New York, Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, seeks a Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II, to assist Appeals Bureau A.D.A.s with post-conviction matters. Responsibilities include proofreading, cite-checking, and preparing Tables of Authorities, plus drafting procedural responses and exhibits.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred by start date), strong Word/Excel/Outlook/Adobe Acrobat skills, excellent writing, and the ability to work under