Trial Prep Supervisor: Lead & Train TPAs

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Paid leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The Bronx County District Attorney's Office (BXDA) seeks an experienced Trial Preparation Assistant Supervisor to oversee and train the Trial Division's professional staff.

Under the Director and Deputy Director, the role will train TPAs, oversee assignments, maintain a reduced caseload, and manage administrative tasks, drafting confidential documents, updating tracking systems, and ensuring bureau efficiency.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree preferred or a high school diploma with four years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.
• Minimum 2 years as a Trial Preparation Assistant 2 or comparable paralegal experience.
• A valid New York State driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with general court services and functions.

Responsibilities

• Train TPAs to function within their bureau’s requirements.
• Oversee and track duties of the bureau’s professional staff.
• Maintain a reduced caseload.
• Communicate with the Director and Deputy Director as to the productivity of professional staff regularly.
• Responsible for developing and evaluating the professional staff within the bureau.
• Administrative management such as maintaining spreadsheets, schedules, coverage, etc.
• Perform all bureau-related duties as needed or assigned, including but not limited to drafting or typing of correspondence and confidential documents, updating computer-based tracking systems, record keeping, filing, and document preparation.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma with four years of work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bronx County District Attorney's Office (BXDA) seeks an experienced Trial Preparation Assistant Supervisor to oversee and train the Trial Division's professional staff.

Under the Director and Deputy Director, the role will train TPAs, oversee assignments, maintain a reduced caseload, and manage administrative tasks, drafting confidential documents, updating tracking systems, and ensuring bureau efficiency.