Trial Prep Specialist - Legal Discovery & Court Support

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

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II, within the Trial Division – General Crimes Bureau. The role focuses on case preparation from intake to final disposition, including document handling, discovery, and trial support for ADAs.

Candidates must have a NYS driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant community work experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Three years of experience in community work or related duties.

Responsibilities

• 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 and discovery for trial.
• Retrieve all necessary documents and records 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 orders for Court, including Motion Responses, Legal Memorandums, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
• Work directly with Assistant District Attorneys on specialty cases.
• Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates and assisting in Trials.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II, within the Trial Division – General Crimes Bureau. The role focuses on case preparation from intake to final disposition, including document handling, discovery, and trial support for ADAs.

Candidates must have a NYS driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant community work experience.