What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appeals Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II position at NYC Department of Social Services?
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 an experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II (TPA 2) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
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.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II (TPA 2) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Proofreading and cite checking legal documents
- Drafting Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
- Formatting and preparing documents for filing in compliance with court rules
- Maintaining a working knowledge of court rules
- Preparing exhibits and appendices for legal documents
- Maintaining internal digital case files
- Providing litigation support to Assistant District Attorneys Assist
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
- 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
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
- A baccalaureate degree or associate’s degree preferred. - Familiarity with general court services - Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with court staff and judges - Excellent time management skills Strong desire and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment - Familiarity with Westlaw or Lexis preferred but not required - Candidate must have excellent organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills - Strong proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat (MS TEAMS and ZOOM) - Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment - Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines
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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
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.
