Trial Preparation Assistant LV 2 - Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County

JOB SUMMARY:

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 Discovery Compliance Bureau is seeking a Trial preparation Assistant who will perform time-sensitive case preparation functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Communicate with and acquire discovery, personnel, and disciplinary documents from other agencies such as NYPD, DOC, CCRB, DOI, and other NYS agencies
• Compile, analyze, redact, and prepare sensitive disciplinary documents for discovery
• Draft legal documents such as Subpoenas, Protective Orders, and Motions in Limine.
• Perform legal and factual research.
• Travel outside the office to other locations and agencies
• Perform a variety of administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties.
• Understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues
• Work cooperatively with a large and diverse staff.
• Participate in training for office personnel and outside agencies.
• Perform all Bureau-related duties as needed, including but not limited to word processing, maintaining spreadsheets and case tracking systems, record-keeping, filing, document preparation and distribution, and other duties as required.

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
• Candidate should possess analytical and problem-solving skills, a sense of responsibility, and an ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• 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

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/33RgN or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 611805.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**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 Bronx District Attorney’s Office 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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.