Appeals Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

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. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with all aspects of filing motions and briefs, such as proofreading, cite-checking, and generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Formatting and preparing documents for filing in compliance with court rules and bureau guidelines.
• Drafting procedural motion responses, under attorney supervision.
• Preparing exhibits and appendices for legal documents.
• Maintaining and updating internal digital files.
• Communicating with defense attorneys and courts regarding cases.
• Fulfilling defense requests for exhibits, etc.
• Writing elementary legal briefs, under attorney supervision, time permitting.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required by start date.
• 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; or equivalent education and/or experience.

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 fast-paced and changing environment.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

Pay

$56,000.00 – $56,000.00