Team Leader / Supervisor

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) works to ensure public safety and equal justice for the Bronx County community. Its mission, “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” includes assisting crime victims, ensuring fairness to defendants, and pursuing appropriate responses to crime. In furtherance of this mission, BXDA seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Team Leader / Supervisor.

The role supports assistant district attorneys (ADAs) with litigation and legal work and assists the Director and Deputy Director of the Professional Staff with mentoring, supervising, and training new staff. The posting also lists the classification “Community Coordinator - 56058.”

Requirements

• A bachelor's 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.

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