Trial Preparation Assistant II - Homicide Bureau (Trial Division)

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate to support case management and discovery work. You will compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents, retrieve death certificates and autopsies, and coordinate with law enforcement, hospitals, and other agencies.

You will prepare and file legal documents, assist in hearing and trial exhibits, conduct legal research, and aid ADAs in specialty cases.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in community work or related activities.

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.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Three years of experience in community work or related activities

Job description

JOB 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.

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

Qualification Requirements

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

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.