• Special Victims Division - Trial Preparation…

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

     

    The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant to support our Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) with all aspects of investigations and trial preparation in the Special Victims Division.

    JOB 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 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 ADAs on specialty cases

     

    Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates, and assisting in Trials

     

    All other relevant duties as designated by supervisory

     

    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.

     

    Salary Min: $ 53,045.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 53,045.00