Specialized TPA - Grand Jury Unit

Job Description 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 Specialized TPA for the Grand Jury Unit. Specifically, the TPA will work on tasks like collaborating with external partners to set up data collection, developing a system to manage data internally, looking at data to understand the program's impact, writing reports for review and federal submission, and creating visual presentations for both internal and external audiences.

Job Responsibilities:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor and process Grand Jury digital indictment submissions.
• Review indictments for accuracy, completeness, required designations, and compliance with established procedures.
• Verify Grand Jury, docket, panel, defendant, and case information against case-tracking systems.
• Review and verify required witness forms, VDFs, and other supporting documentation.
• Identify errors, omissions, and formatting issues and communicate required corrections to assigned ADAs.
• Monitor and process corrected and resubmitted indictments.
• Prepare, organize, and deliver accepted indictment packets to the Indictment Clerk.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the Grand Jury portal and case-tracking systems.
• Receive and file indictments, dismissals, and Prosecutors' Informations.
• Review Grand Jury calendars, record true bills, and accurately document Grand Jury votes.
• File and manage IBNAs and arrest warrants.
• Compile and distribute witness paperwork.
• Create, organize, and maintain indictment folders and related physical and electronic records.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with ADAs, clerical staff, and other appropriate personnel regarding case documentation and processing requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform other related duties as assigned 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.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required by start date. Experience collecting and reporting data.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Must be proficient in Excel.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced and changing environment.
• Attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position