Trial Preparation Level II - Civil Litigation Bureau

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. BXDA has established a standard of excellence in representing the Bronx community.

Responsibilities

• Engage in communications with parties making FOIL requests by acknowledging receipt of request, providing status updates, and drafting FOIL determination letters.
• Locate closed criminal files and other records from office file storage to respond to FOIL requests.
• Under attorney supervision, review documents, media, and other records to determine information responsive to each FOIL request.
• Assist in drafting FOIL determination letters that set forth records to be disclosed or withheld under the FOIL statute.
• Input data regarding each FOIL request and maintain statistics for the FOIL Unit using applicable computer programs.
• Use advanced features of Adobe Acrobat to merge and separate PDF files, as well as mark and apply redactions as necessary.
• Pick up and deliver files and records for the bureau.
• Scan, copy, and redact disclosable records and provide them to requesting parties upon payment of costs.
• Provide support and assistance to other professional and legal staff members as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma with four years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, or non-profit organization.
• Experience as a paralegal is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with a minimum of two years of driving experience, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with general court services.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.

Benefits

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, 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

$56,000.00 per year.