JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks 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 an Attorney Assistants (TPA 2) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Proofreading and cite-checking legal documents
• Drafting Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Formatting and preparing documents for filing in compliance with court rules
• Maintaining a working knowledge of court rules
• Preparing exhibits and appendices for legal documents
• Maintaining internal digital case files
• Providing litigation support to Assistant District Attorneys Assist
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A baccalaureate degree or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Familiarity with general court services
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with court staff and judges
• Excellent time management skills Strong desire and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Westlaw or Lexis preferred but not required
• Candidate must have excellent organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills
• Strong proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat (MS TEAMS and ZOOM)
• Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and high school and college transcripts.  

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/3pSf5 or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 642090.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.
 

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.