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 Supervisor to oversee the duties and train the professional staff in the Trial Division.
Job Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Professional Staff of the Trial Division, specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Training TPAs to function within their bureau’s requirements.
- Oversee and track duties of the bureau’s professional staff assignments.
- Maintain a reduced caseload.
- Communicate with the Director and Deputy Director as to the productivity of professional staff regularly.
- Responsible for developing and evaluating the professional staff within the bureau.
- Administrative management such as maintaining spreadsheets, schedules, coverage, etc.
- Perform all bureau-related duties as needed or assigned, including but not limited to drafting or typing of correspondence and confidential documents, updating computer-based tracking systems, record keeping, filing, and document preparation.
- All other duties and projects as assigned.
Preferred Skills:
- 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.
- Minimum 2 years as a Trial Preparation Assistant 2 or comparable paralegal experience.
- 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.
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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
- 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