Trial Preparation Assistant II – Homicide Bureau (Trial Division)

Jobf0; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate (56057) to support court and discovery processes. Responsibilities include compiling and filing documents, retrieving records, and coordinating with ADAs and law enforcement agencies.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related community work experience. A valid driver's license with two years of driving experience is required and must be maintained during employment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with 3 years of experience in community work or community centered activities.
• Equivalency to the above accepted in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation.
• Retrieve Death Certificates and Autopsies from OCME.
• Preparation and filing of documents.
• Timely retrieval of documents and records.
• Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits & discovery for trial.
• Timely conversions of instruments to information.
• Retrieve all necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals and other entites.
• Produce effective communication with different agencies.
• Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
• Prepare orders for Court, including Motion Responses, Legal Memorandums, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
• Work directly with Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) on specialty cases.
• Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates and assisting in Trials.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent with 3 years experience in community work

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation.
• Retrieve Death Certificates and Autopsies from OCME.
• Preparation and filing of documents.
• Timely retrieval of documents and records.
• Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits & discovery for trial.
• Timely conversions of instruments to information.
• Retrieve all necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals and other entitles.
• 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.

A Valid driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

• Prepare orders for Court, including Motion Responses, Legal Memorandums, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
• Work directly with Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) on specialty cases.
• Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates and assisting in Trials.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE – 56057

Qualifications

1. 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
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.

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.