Trial Preparation Assistant II, Domestic Violence Bureau

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension

Paid leave

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking five Trial Preparation Assistants II in the Domestic Violence Bureau to support assistant district attorneys with discovery, witness communications, and trial preparation for intimate partner cases.

DV TPA 2 will work with a team, handling subpoenas, correspondence, motion responses, and fieldwork across agencies and courts; strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license with at least 2 years driving experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discovery gathering, redaction, and maintaining diligence records.
• Coordinate with NYPD and legal staff; contact witnesses and victims.
• Draft letters, Orders of Protection, and motion-related documents.
• Travel to agencies, hospitals, and courts to gather evidence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma with 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County(“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has five (5) openings for Trial Preparation Assistants II to support our assistant district attorneys (ADAs) with all aspects of investigations and trial preparation in the Special Victims Division / Domestic Violence Bureau.

Job Description

The responsibilities of a DV TPA 2 are primarily to work alongside a team of designated DV ADAs in the gathering of discovery, communication with witnesses and overall support of work needed on intimate partner cases. Each DV TPA 2 will be assigned a group of approximately 4 DV ADAs. DV TPA 2 are assigned to each case in BXDA, alongside the DV ADA, and will be able to share information on each case.

Discovery Obligations

• Identify, gather, redact, and prepare all discovery
• Maintain record of efforts in collecting discovery for proof of due diligence
• Update and maintain the discovery checklist
• Organize and maintain electronic file on the shared drive
• Coordinate contact with NYPD and legal staff
• Obtain and listen to Riker’s calls

Correspondence/Complainant Contact

• Initial victim contact, introductory letters, contact victims/witness and provide a status update on cases.
• Prepare letters and email Orders of Protection to witnesses, defense counsel, and legal staff daily.
• Notify Officers, EMTS, and medical staff for trial.

Motion Responses

• Assist with drafting complaint reports and motion practice
• Prepare ATF, COCs, statements of readiness and affidavits of service.

Draft and Serve Orders to Produce

• writs of habeas corpus
• takeout orders

Subpoena Compliance

• Subpoena phone records, internet history, and social media content, from various carriers and tech companies.
• Subpoena FDNY records (Ambulance Call Reports (ACRs).
• Subpoena medical records from various hospitals and medical facilitates.
• Submit requests for 911/Radio runs (ICAD) to NYPD.

Court

• Provide backup coverage for DVM Court Clerk, including, WEBDV database.
• Obtain Certified documents.
• Pick up/drop off status sheets to Court.

Update BXDA and Case Assignment Spreadsheet

• Print case documents and prepare travel folders for case conferencing and court.

Perform field work

• Including traveling to other agencies, hospitals, and courts.
• NYPD Property Liaison, maintains and logs all property.
• Request and retrieve evidence needed for investigation and trial purposes.
• Travel to the Medical Examiner to have evidence tested, retrieve various documents.
• Assist with other bureau tasks and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Provide coverage for front desk reception-Greet, screen, and log in all visitors and cover front desk reception, as needed.

Preferred Skills

• A baccalaureate degree preferred or a high school diploma with four (4) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization
• A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment
• Candidate should possess analytical and problem-solving skills, a sense of responsibility, and an ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management software
• Familiarity with general court services and functions.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system used in New York State and New York City is preferred
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
• Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

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.

, $56,000.00 – $56,000.00