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:
- Retrieve and copy court and prosecution files
- Deliver documents for court filing and postal service mailing
- Help copy and bind documents to be filed in court
- Help maintain and make entries in various Appeals Bureau databases
- Perform all other duties as assigned.


PREFERRED SKILLS
- High school diploma or GED required
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with court staff, agency staff, and external agency staff
- Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
- Desire to contribute to the success of the Appeals Bureau
- Please submit resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position



Please submit a cover letter, resume, and high school and college transcripts.


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.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualification Requirements
1. 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
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

City Residency is not required for this position

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.