Discovery Compliance Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

Job Description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II (TPA II) for the Discovery Compliance Bureau 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.


The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications

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

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.