Trial Division-Trial Preparation Assistant LV II Position Available In Bronx, New York

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

Minimum 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. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ Residency Requirement City Residency is not required for this position 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.