The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. There is a current opening for Trial Preparation Assistant 1 (TPA 1) in the Homicide Bureau. A Trial Preparation Assistant 1 provides essential administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys, Judges, and courts.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Travel to various law enforcement agencies, hospitals to serve and/or retrieve documents.

Retrieve Death Certificates and Autopsies from OCME.

File and serve Orders to Produce (OTP)

Perform general data entry and administrative duties in support of the bureau.

Assist with preparing & retrieving hearing/trial exhibits, evidence, and discovery for trial.

Serve subpoenas and pick up documents and property from various city agencies.

Transcription of DOC audio recordings.

All other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

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 driver's license with a minimum of one (1) year of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Data Analytic tools (ex . Power BI), Database Query Language (ex. SQL), Scripting languages (ex. Python/R), and Prosecution Case Management Systems

Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures preferred.

Understanding of the criminal justice system used in New York State and New York City is preferred

Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics

Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

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.