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 a well-qualified Team Leader / Supervisor to oversee and manage the daily operations of the CAS Professional Staff. BXDA’s mission is to ensure public safety and strive for equal justice for the Bronx County community, while assisting crime victims and ensuring fairness to defendants. The office seeks to pursue justice with integrity, balancing appropriate punishment with recognition of when punitive measures do not advance justice.

The role provides legal and litigation support for CAS cases and assists with mentoring, supervising, and training new staff. Work includes preparing court-related filings and documentation under the supervision and direction of an Assistant District Attorney (ADA), and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of two years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic organization, or community organization.
• Basic proficiency in writing and research.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Discretion and integrity when working on highly confidential investigations.
• Familiarity with general court services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with court staff and judges.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Adobe; familiarity with MS Teams and Zoom.
• Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior legal experience is preferred but not required.
• Two to three years of prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Some law school preferred.
• Familiarity with Westlaw or Lexis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file Certificate 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 various 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 all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and eligible spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree