Trial Preparation Specialist, Level II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Paid annual leave

Paid holidays

Pension

Deferred compensation/IRA/FSAs

Job summary

The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant to support our ADAs with investigations and trial prep in the Special Victims Division. Duties include document handling, hearing preparation, and witness coordination in a high-stakes environment.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma with experience or a bachelor’s degree, and possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, plus knowledge of MS Office and case management

Qualifications

• 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 the above.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and filing of documents
• Timely retrieval of documents and records
• Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits & discovery for trial
• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents
• Timely conversions of instruments to information
• Retrieve all necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and other entities
• 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 ADAs on specialty cases
• Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates, and assisting in Trials
• All other relevant duties as designated by supervisory
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independence

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Education

Baccalaureate degree preferred

High school diploma with 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant to support our ADAs with investigations and trial prep in the Special Victims Division. Duties include document handling, hearing preparation, and witness coordination in a high-stakes environment.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma with experience or a bachelor’s degree, and possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, plus knowledge of MS Office and case management