Appeals Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant, Level I

City of New York • New York City, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx District Attorney is seeking two Attorney Assistants (TPA 1) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within and outside the five boroughs is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with court staff, agency staff, and external agency staff.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s or associate degree preferred
• Desire to contribute to the success of the Appeals professional staff team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain digital case files and mental hygiene tracking database.
• Process defense requests for hearing and trial exhibits and maintain exhibit database.
• Prepare and deliver documents for postal service mailing.
• Request and track down court transcripts.
• Obtain and file orders to produce.
• Provide clerical support to paralegals, including data entry, filing, and case management.
• Retrieve court and prosecution files.
• Assist paralegals in preparing court exhibits, discovery materials, and related documents.
• Help paralegals prepare court orders, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Maintain various Appeals Bureau databases and calendars.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• paid annual leave and sick leave
• paid holidays
• a pension
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

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