The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant to support our Assistant District Attorneys (ADA’s) with all aspects of investigations and trial preparation in the Public Integrity Bureau.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
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 ADA’s on specialty cases
Accompanying ADA’s in court observing, capturing updates and assisting in Trials
All other relevant duties as designated by supervisory
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.
Minimum 2 years as a TPA 1 or comparable paralegal experience.
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.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with general court services and functions
Minimum Qual Requirements
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
**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with DCWP qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
To Apply
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Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
POSTING DATE
07/25/2023
POST UNTIL
01/21/2024
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.