Trial Preparation Assistant

QDAO - Investigate/Admin; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Deferred compensation

NYC pension

Job summary

The Queens County District Attorney's Office is seeking entry-level Trial Preparation Assistants to support Assistant District Attorneys in preparing cases at all stages.

Responsibilities include interviewing police, victims and witnesses, drafting documents, gathering evidence, coordinating witnesses, and assisting in the courtroom; NY residency required. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, deferred compensation, and NYC pension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies or related area or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant is preferred.
• High school diploma or its educational equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Assistant District Attorneys with preparing cases at all stages.
• Interview police, victims and witnesses to create affidavits and gather information.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence and obtain evidence/documentation from outside sources.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal studies

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

Trial Preparation Assistant

The Queens County District Attorney's Office is looking for applicants to fill full-time, entry level Trial Preparation Assistant (TPA) positions within our office.

Trial Preparation Assistants have a wide array of responsibilities that may differ depending upon bureau assignment. Generally, TPAs assist Assistant District Attorneys with preparing cases at all stages. This work may involve interviewing members of the New York City Police Department, as well as victims and/or witnesses, in order to create affidavits; gathering, creating and compiling the paperwork required to create case files; drafting legal documents and correspondence; obtaining necessary evidence/documentation relating to cases from outside sources; identifying, locating, communicating and scheduling various witnesses; coordinating travel arraignments; assisting attorneys in the courtroom; conducting legal research and writing; handling Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and exhibit requests.

Preferred Education and Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies or related area or equivalent education and/or experience. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or in another similar capacity or candidates with an A.B.A. approved paralegal certificate. All candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

TPAs must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to interact with staff at all levels and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, including strong follow-up skills, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines is also required.

Job Details

Schedules vary based upon the needs of the bureau.

Starting salary (non‑negotiable): $55,000; upon completion of two years of continuous service, salary: $60,000.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, deferred compensation, NYC pension.

NYS residency required.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.