Team Leader / Supervisor

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Team Leader / Supervisor. BXDA works to ensure public safety and equal justice for the Bronx County community, with a focus on assisting crime victims and ensuring fairness to defendants. The office seeks to balance appropriate punishment with alternatives when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. The role provides litigation and legal-writing support to Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and helps mentor, supervise, and train new staff.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
• Experienced and enthusiastic candidates are sought.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file Certificates of Compliance/Automatic Disclosure Forms and Statements of Readiness under the supervision and direction of an ADA.
• Draft motion responses and subpoenas, and obtain documentation from agencies, hospitals, and courts.
• Provide litigation support to ADAs.
• Assist with legal writing for CAS cases.
• Assist the Director and Deputy Director of the Professional Staff with mentoring, supervising, and training new staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager