Trial Preparation Assistant II - Public Integrity Bureau (Investigations Division)

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 Trial Preparation Assistant II for the Public Integrity Bureau’s Investigations Division. The BXDA works to ensure public safety and equal justice for the Bronx community, assist crime victims, and ensure fairness to defendants. The role supports bureau operations and case preparation through document collection and management, legal drafting and research, witness and agency communications, records review, and preparation of discovery materials.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the described duties; or equivalent education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with other agencies, including NYPD, ACS, OCME, hospitals, and other document holders, to obtain records.
• Compile, analyze, and reproduce case documents and ensure proper redaction.
• Draft legal documents, including motion responses, legal memoranda, search warrants, subpoenas, and orders to produce.
• Serve takeout orders and orders to produce on the Department of Correction.
• Perform legal research.
• Notify police personnel and civilians when their appearance is necessary.
• Consult with Criminal and Supreme Court clerks to obtain certificates of disposition when necessary.
• Communicate with witnesses.
• Secure corroborating affidavits.
• Obtain and evaluate computer and phone records, including social media communications and cell site information.
• Secure, listen to, and transcribe phone calls from the Department of Correction.
• Perform bureau-related duties as needed or assigned, including drafting or typing correspondence and confidential documents, updating computer-based tracking systems, record keeping, filing, and document preparation.
• Travel outside the office to other locations and agencies.
• Prepare discovery for defense attorneys.
• Provide duplication of digital recordings relating to surveillance and/or defendant statements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED