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 Trial Division/General Crimes Bureau. TPA I’s provide essential administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys, Judges, and courts.
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Type court orders, motions, letters, and memos Type and prepare affidavits of service Perform general data entry and administrative duties in support of the bureau Contact various witnesses for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) Help prepare hearing/trail exhibits and discovery for trial Serve subpoenas and pick up documents and property from various city agencies All other duties as assigned 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.
City Residency is not required for this position
**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 DCWP 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.