Trial Preparation Assistant II - Public Integrity Bureau (Investigations Division)
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. BXDA works to ensure public safety and equal justice for the Bronx community, with a focus on assisting crime victims and ensuring fairness to defendants. The role supports bureau investigations and trial preparation through document gathering and management, legal drafting and research, witness and agency communications, discovery preparation, and related administrative duties. It also requires travel outside the office to other locations and agencies.
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, and hospitals, and acquire documents from them or other locations where documents are held.
- Compile, analyze, and reproduce case documents, ensuring 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 to appear when necessary.
- Consult with Criminal and Supreme Court clerks to obtain certificates of disposition when necessary.
- Contact and 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 related to surveillance and/or defendant statements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
