Specialized Trial Preparation Assistant - Discovery Compliance Bureau

Job Description

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 experienced and enthusiastic Specialized Trial Preparation Assistant.

Job Responsibilities:
Specific duties includes but not limited to the following:

-Reviewing, creating, and creating Giglio and Discovery packets.
-Drafting and updating information sheets for MOS.
-Accessing various databases to obtain case materials.
-Communicate with and acquire discovery, personnel, and disciplinary documents from other agencies such as NYPD, DOC, CCRB, DOI, and other NYS agencies.
-Compile, analyze, redact, and prepare sensitive disciplinary documents for discovery.
-Perform all Bureau-related duties as needed, including but not limited to word processing, maintaining spreadsheets and case tracking systems, record-keeping, filing, document preparation and distribution, and other duties as required.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

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.

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.