Litigation Training Bureau - Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

Company Description

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 in the Litigation Training Bureau to aid in providing multiple programs and services to various parts of the agency.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

TRIAL PREPARATION ASSISTANT

- Provide legal research via Westlaw and other legal research tools to Assistants on trial.
- Review and summarize Case Law.
- Provides digital assistance with Power Points and other software programs used for electronic presentations used at trial.

PROGRAMS

- Assist in the coordination and execution of Continuing Legal Education programs.
- Provide digital assistance to trainers.
- Document external training participants and external training for which our bureau is involved.
- Stay up to date on CLE rules and regulation as they pertain to the Office’s Accreditation status

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL

- Assist supervisors by fielding calls, setting up appointments, typing, mailing scanning documents etc.
- Support supervisors when applicable with external trainings.
- Other relevance duties designated by the Chief and/or Director.


PREFERRED SKILLS:

- 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.
- 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 functions.


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.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. 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
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "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.