What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homicide Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant Lv 2 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 over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. There is a current opening for Trial Preparation Assistant Level 2 (TPA 2) in the Homicide Bureau. A Trial Preparation Assistant Level 2 provides essential administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys, Judges, and courts.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation
- Retrieve Death Certificates and Autopsies from OCME.
- Preparation and filing of documents
- Timely retrieval of documents and records
- Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits & discovery for trial
- Timely conversions of instruments to information
- Retrieve all necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals and other entitles
- Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
- Prepare orders for Court, including Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
- Work directly with Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) on specialty cases
- Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates and assisting in Trials
- All other relevant duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 driver's license with a minimum of one (1) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures preferred.
- Understanding of the criminal justice system used in New York State and New York City is preferred
- Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
- Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information
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: https://us.smrtr.io/3mvxB, or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 601019.
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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