Trial Preparation Assistant

The Civilian Complaint Review Board (“CCRB”) is charged with investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints which members of the public file against New York City police officers alleging the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements made by officers, and racial profiling and biased policing. The Board consists of 15 members who are appointed by the Mayor, the City Council and Public Advocate or designated by the police commissioner. The Board is responsible for governing the agency. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. As the largest police oversight agency in the United States, the CCRB currently investigates approximately 4,500 complaints each year.

The CCRB’s Administrative Prosecution Unit prosecutes cases in which the CCRB Board substantiated a complaint and recommended that charges be brought against the subject officer. Currently, the unit is headed by a Chief Prosecutor and two Deputy Chief Prosecutors; and staffed with thirteen prosecutors; a Supervising Trial Preparation Assistant and three Trial Preparation Assistants; and two Administrative Assistants.

The Trial Preparation Assistant will report to the APU's Chief Prosecutor, Deputy Chief Prosecutor and Supervising Trial Preparation Assistant.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of trials
• Compile and analyze documents
• Prepare electronic and paper discovery
• Redact audio recordings and documents
• Order and proofread transcripts
• Proofread written communications
• Act as a liaison among internal departments and outside agencies
• Order outstanding paperwork
• Assist in gathering evidence
• Communicate with witnesses and assist in witness preparation
• Assist in the preparation and filing of all court documents
• Coordinate trial set-up and logistics
• Enter case information into the APU Application
• Obtain officer disciplinary information
• Handle all mail that is delivered to Chief Prosecutor, Deputy Chief Prosecutor and other APU staff
• Maintain communication with the Police Department
• Keep attorney calendars
• Deliver and pick up items from the New York City Police Department and other locations
• Assist attorneys’ with field work
• Prepare trial exhibits and binders
• Attend disciplinary trials/hearings

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred Skills

• Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice or Paralegal Studies; or
• Baccalaureate Degree and A.B.A. approved certificate in Paralegal Studies; or equivalent in education and experience
• Strong inter-personal and organizational skills
• Personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in foreign languages, particularly Spanish

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.