Civil Litigation Bureau - Trial Preparation Assistant, Level I

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 I in the Civil Litigation Bureau. TPA I’s provide essential administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys, Judges, and courts.

Job Responsibilities

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Maintains bureau file room and electronic filing system.

Retrieves and returns closed files to Operations used for addressing FOIL requests.

Organizes and scans records from closed criminal files for review in response to FOIL requests.

Handles limited caseload of FOIL requests and maintains list of assigned requests.

Reviews records and media files that are responsive to FOIL requests for relevance and redactions.

Preferred Skills

• An Associate’s degree or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years working 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.
• Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with general court services preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a welcoming and professional manner.
• Excellent customer service skills 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position