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Job Description

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. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistant, Level III to assist the Director and Deputy Director of Professional Staff for the Investigations Division with overseeing Trial Prep Assistants Level 2 (TPA 2) and Trial Prep Assistants Level 1 (TPA 1) by training and assisting them, keeping track of professional staff assignments and managing a caseload. To support Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) with all aspects of investigations, case/trial preparation.

Under the direct supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Professional Staff of the Investigations Division, specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with training TPAs to function within their bureau’s requirements.

• Oversee duties and responsibilities of TPAs.

• Maintain a reduced caseload.

• Communicate with Director and Deputy Director as to the productivity of professional staff on a regular basis.

• Communicate with and acquire documents from other agencies, such as NYPD, DOC, 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.

• Preparation of discovery for defense attorneys.

• Perform legal research.

• Engage in witness contact and communication.

• 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.

• All other duties as assigned.

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, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.