Trial Division-Trial Preparation Assistant LV II - job 1 of 2

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

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

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.

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.