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City of New York · 20 hours ago

Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II - Trial Division (GCB)

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

Qualification

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

Required

A VALID NEW YORK STATE DRIVERS LICENSE WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) YEAR OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR THE DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT
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

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
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

Benefits

Health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
Paid annual leave and sick leave
Paid holidays
A pension
Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Company

City of New York

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City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Carl G Esposito
Chief Information Security Officer
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Dawn Miller
Senior Advisor to the Chief Climate Officer
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