Trial Preparation Assistant II - Homicide Bureau (Trial Division)

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

Job summary

The City of New York, Bronx District Attorney's Office, seeks a Community Associate to support legal operations. You will compile, analyze, redact documents for discovery, retrieve records, prepare filings, and assist ADAs in court.

Requires a high school diploma and three years of community work experience; a valid driver's license is required. This full-time role offers exposure to important cases within the NYC justice system.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in community work or related duties.
• A valid driver's license with at least two years of driving experience.

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 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.
• 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

Three years of experience in community work

Job description

• Full-time
• Agency: BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
• Job Category: Legal Affairs
• Salary Band: $50,000 to $60,000
• Compensation: USD 56,000 - USD 56,000

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

Qualification Requirements

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.