JOB SUMMARY:

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 County District Attorney’s Office currently has openings for Trial Preparation Assistants in the Homicide Bureau and Trial Division to aid in all aspects of case preparation from intake to final disposition.

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

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation
• Preparation and filing of documents
• Timely retrieval of documents and records
• Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits & discovery for trial
• Timely conversions of instruments to information
• Retrieve all necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals and other entitles
• Produce effective communication with different agencies
• Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
• Perform legal research
• Engage in witness contact and communication
• Secure corroborating affidavits
• Prepare orders for Court, including Motion Responses, Legal Memorandums, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
• Work directly with Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) on specialty cases
• Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates and assisting in Trials
• All other relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A baccalaureate degree preferred or a high school diploma with four (4) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization
• A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of one (1) year of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with general court services and functions

To Apply

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/V5G  or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 611623.

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.