Trial Prep Assistant: Legal Discovery & Court Support

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

City of New York’s Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks experienced Trial Preparation Assistants in the Trial Division – Trial Bureau 60 to support case preparation from intake to disposition. Applicants should have a NY driver’s license and strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities include compiling case documents, filing and discovery support, witness coordination, and drafting orders.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with three years of relevant community work experience.
• Equivalency to the above education/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.
• Engage in witness contact and communication.
• Prepare orders for Court and accompany ADAs in court.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driver's license

Discretion and integrity

Fast-paced environment

Court services familiarity

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

City of New York’s Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks experienced Trial Preparation Assistants in the Trial Division – Trial Bureau 60 to support case preparation from intake to disposition. Applicants should have a NY driver’s license and strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities include compiling case documents, filing and discovery support, witness coordination, and drafting orders.