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City of New York · 2 hours ago

Trial Division-Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$56K/yr - $56K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistants for the Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County. This role involves aiding in all aspects of case preparation from intake to final disposition, including document compilation, legal research, and assisting Assistant District Attorneys in court.

GovernmentLegalPublic Relations

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 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 Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) on specialty cases

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

All other relevant duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchDocument preparationMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsInterpersonal communicationDiscretionCourt services familiarityAttention to detailIntegrityFast-paced environment

Required

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

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' above

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

Preferred

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