Trial Prep Specialist II - Investigations

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

Job summary

The City of New York's Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II, in the Investigation Division (Special Investigations). This full-time role supports case preparation from intake to disposition, coordinating with NYPD, ACS, OCME, and hospitals to gather and organize documents.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, obtaining dispositions certificates, securing affidavits, and preparing discovery for defense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or high school diploma with 4 years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, or related setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and acquire documents from agencies (NYPD, ACS, OCME, hospitals).
• Compile, analyze, reproduce case documents and ensure proper redaction.
• Draft legal documents such as Motion Responses, Legal Memorandum, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
• Serve Takeout Orders and Orders to Produce on Department of Correction.
• Perform legal research.
• Notify police personnel and civilians to appear when necessary.
• Obtain certificates of dispositions with Clerks.
• Engage in witness contact and communication.
• Obtain and evaluate records, including social media and cell site info.
• Prepare discovery for defense attorneys.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma with 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The City of New York's Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II, in the Investigation Division (Special Investigations). This full-time role supports case preparation from intake to disposition, coordinating with NYPD, ACS, OCME, and hospitals to gather and organize documents.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, obtaining dispositions certificates, securing affidavits, and preparing discovery for defense.