Appeals Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

Appeals Bureau: Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

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, Level II (TPA II) to assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters.

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

• Assisting attorneys with all aspects of filing motions and briefs, such as proofreading, cite-checking, and generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Formatting and preparing documents for filing in compliance with court rules and bureau guidelines.
• Drafting procedural motion responses, under attorney supervision.
• Preparing exhibits and appendices for legal documents.
• Maintaining and updating internal digital files.
• Communicating with defense attorneys and courts regarding cases.
• Fulfilling defense requests for exhibits, etc.
• Writing elementary legal briefs, under attorney supervision, time permitting.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

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

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:

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement:

City Residency is not required for this position.

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.