Trial Preparation Assistant II - Homicide Bureau (Trial Division)
About The Position
The Trial Preparation Assistant II works in the Homicide Bureau's Trial Division, supporting Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) with specialty cases, court proceedings, and trial preparation. The role involves obtaining, organizing, analyzing, redacting, reproducing, and filing case documents and records; preparing discovery materials and hearing or trial exhibits; conducting legal research; communicating with witnesses and outside agencies; and assisting ADAs in court. A valid driver's license and at least two years of driving experience are required and must be maintained throughout employment.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent, plus three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Valid driver's license with at least two years of driving experience, maintained for the duration of employment.
Responsibilities
- Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation.
- Retrieve death certificates and autopsies from OCME.
- Prepare and file documents and retrieve documents and records in a timely manner.
- Assist in preparing hearing and trial exhibits and discovery materials.
- Convert instruments to information in a timely manner.
- Retrieve necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and other entities.
- Communicate effectively with different agencies.
- Locate and retrieve property maintained by the New York City Police Department.
- Perform legal research.
- Contact and communicate with witnesses.
- Secure corroborating affidavits.
- Prepare court orders and legal documents, including motion responses, legal memorandums, search warrants, subpoenas, and orders to produce.
- Work directly with Assistant District Attorneys on specialty cases.
- Accompany Assistant District Attorneys in court, observe proceedings, capture updates, and assist in trials.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
