Appeals Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant Lv1

Job Description

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 District Attorney is seeking two Attorney Assistants (TPA 1) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage and maintain digital case files and mental hygiene tracking database.

- Process defense requests for hearing and trial exhibits and maintain exhibit database.

- Prepare and deliver documents for postal service mailing.

- Request and track down court transcripts.

- Obtain and file orders to produce.

- Provide clerical support to paralegals, including data entry, filing, and case management.

- Retrieve court and prosecution files.

- Assist paralegals in preparing court exhibits, discovery materials, and related documents.

- Help paralegals prepare court orders, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents.

- Maintain various Appeals Bureau databases and calendars.

- All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s or associate degree preferred.

- 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.

- Experience with Lexis/Westlaw preferred.

- Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with court staff, agency staff, and external agency staff.

- 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 function.

Qualifications

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

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.