Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. Trial Preparation Assistants Level 2 (TPAs) Support Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) with all aspects of investigations and trial preparation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate with and acquire documents from other agencies such as NYPD, ACS, OCME, and hospitals or wherever documents are located.
- Compile, analyze, reproduce case documents and ensure proper redaction of documentation
- Draft legal documents such as Motion Responses, Legal Memorandum, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce
- Serve Takeout Orders and Orders to Produce on Department of Correction
- Perform legal research
- Notifying police personnel and civilians to appear when necessary
- Consult with Criminal and Supreme Court Clerks to obtain certificates of dispositions when necessary
- Engage in witness contact and communication
- Secure corroborating affidavits
- Obtain and evaluate computer and phone records, including social media communications and cell site information
- Secure, listen to, and transcribe phone calls from the Department of Correction
- Perform all bureau related duties as needed or assigned, including but not limited to, drafting or typing of correspondence and confidential documents, updating computer-based tracking
systems, record keeping, filing, and document preparation
- Travel outside the office to other locations and agencies
- Preparation of discovery for defense attorneys
- Providing duplication of digital recordings regarding surveillance and/or defendants statements
- All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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.
• Minimum 2 years as a TPA 1 or comparable paralegal experience.
• 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.
• 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 function.

Additional Information

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.