Civil Litigation Bureau - Trial Preparation Assistant, Level I

About the Office

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. The office aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice, establishing a standard of excellence in representing the Bronx community.

Responsibilities

• Maintains bureau file room and electronic filing system.
• Retrieves and returns closed files to Operations used for addressing FOIL requests.
• Organizes and scans records from closed criminal files for review in response to FOIL requests.
• Handles limited caseload of FOIL requests and maintains list of assigned requests.
• Reviews records and media files that are responsive to FOIL requests for relevance and redactions.

Qualifications

An Associate’s degree or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years working experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.

A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Skills

• Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with general court services preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a welcoming and professional manner.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.

As a prospective employee, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

Pay

$43,460.00 per year.