Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II – Trial Division (TB 30)

Jobf0; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

IRA

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate to compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery and trial preparation. The role requires timely filing, document retrieval from multiple agencies, and coordination with ADAs in specialty cases.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with three years of relevant experience; a NY driver’s license is mandatory and must be maintained during employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; three years in community work or related duties.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid NY driver’s license with required driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery and case preparation.
• Prepare and file documents.
• Timely retrieval of documents and records.
• Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits and discovery for trial.
• Convert instruments to information timely.
• Retrieve documents from law enforcement, hospitals, and other entities.
• Communicate effectively with various agencies.
• Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
• Perform legal research.
• Engage in witness contact and communication.
• Prepare court orders including motions, memorandums, warrants, subpoenas.
• Work with ADAs on specialty cases and accompany them in court.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

General court services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation.
• 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.

A VALID NEW YORK STATE DRIVERS LICENSE WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEAR OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR THE DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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 one (1) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with general court services and functions.

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.

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.