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. The Grand Jury unit is looking for a motivated individual to serve as a Specialized Trial Preparation Assistant and support the unit’s Assistant District Attorneys (ADA) with all facets of case and trial preparation.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engage in daily on-going communication with ADA's and professional staff regarding indictment paperwork status.

Follow-up on returned indictments.

Maintain a record of all indictments that are sent through the indictment email portal.

Verify that each document is completed and that all necessary witness paperwork is attached.

Receive all paperwork for indictments, Prosecutor information, IBNA's and Dismissals, from the email portal. Compile and prepare paperwork to be given to the indictment clerk.

Provide administrative support and serve as back-up to the clerks and/or administrative assistants in their absence.

All other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree preferred or a high school diploma with four (4) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.

Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organization.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with general court services and functions.

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.