What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appeals Bureau-Trial Preparation Assistant Level III position at City of New York?
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 Appeals Specialist (TPA 3 to assist with postconviction litigation including direct appeals motion responses and federal writs of habeas corpus.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Draft motion responses and simple appellate briefs under the supervision of an Assistant District Attorney.
Providing litigation support to Assistant District Attorneys.
Maintain Appeals Bureau Moot Court schedule; and
Perform all other related duties and projects as assigned.
SUBMISSIONS :
Please submit a cover letter resume and all high school and college transcripts. The submission of a writing sample is encouraged.
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 pretax programs such as Deferred Compensation IRA and a flexible spending account.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR 56058
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Administrative Skills,Time Management,Policy Development,Listening Skill,Leadership skills,Organizational Skill,Oversight Management,Communication,Legislature Development,Legal & Compliance,Relationship Management,Strategic Thinking Skills,Team Player Spirit,Management Skill,Problem Solving Skills
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
