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About the Role
The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II (TPA II) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters, focusing on public safety and equal justice.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of filing motions and briefs, including proofreading, cite-checking, and generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
- Format and prepare documents for filing in compliance with court rules and bureau guidelines.
- Draft procedural motion responses under attorney supervision.
- Prepare exhibits and appendices for legal documents.
- Maintain and update internal digital files.
- Communicate with defense attorneys and courts regarding cases.
- Fulfill defense requests for exhibits.
- Write elementary legal briefs under attorney supervision, time permitting.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above.
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.
Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Attention to detail.
Location
- Bronx County
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- High school graduation or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000 to $60,000
- USD 56000 - USD 56000
Benefits
- Health insurance for the employee and their 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.
- Pension.
- Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
About the Company
- The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community.
- By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants.
- BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice.
- BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
- Agency: BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
- Job Category: Legal Affairs
Equal Opportunity
- 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.