What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appeals Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant Lv1 position at Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx District Attorney is seeking two Attorney Assistants (TPA 1) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Manage and maintain digital case files and mental hygiene tracking database.
- Process defense requests for hearing and trial exhibits and maintain exhibit database.
- Prepare and deliver documents for postal service mailing.
- Request and track down court transcripts.
- Obtain and file orders to produce.
- Provide clerical support to paralegals, including data entry, filing, and case management.
- Retrieve court and prosecution files.
- Assist paralegals in preparing court exhibits, discovery materials, and related documents.
- Help paralegals prepare court orders, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
- Maintain various Appeals Bureau databases and calendars.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s or associate degree preferred.
- 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.
- Experience with Lexis/Westlaw preferred.
- Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with court staff, agency staff, and external agency staff.
- 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.
To Apply
We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: Link will be provided by 12/18/2024, or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 694217.
Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.
**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
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