• Trial Division-Trial Preparation Assistant LV II

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office currently has openings for Trial Preparation Assistants in the Homicide Bureau and Trial Division to aid in all aspects of case preparation from intake to final disposition.

    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

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

    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

    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.

     

    Salary Min: $ 51,500.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 51,500.00