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 Litigation Training Bureau is seeking a Trial Preparation Assistant to aid in the administration of CLE-accredited courses, as well as all other trainings provided by the bureau to the Assistant District Attorneys.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft and email announcements for CLEs and keep track of who registers for the CLE;

Create, email and file CLE certificates;

Reach out to speakers for written material and visual presentations;

Create workshop groups, create and distribute attendance sheets and create and maintain workshop files;

Reserve rooms for workshops and ensure rooms are outfitted with required technology and files;

Create, distribute and collect evaluations;

Assist Bureau Chief by fielding calls, setting up appointments, typing, mailing, scanning documents, etc.;

Perform legal research via Westlaw and other legal research as designated;

Interact with staff, Executives and/or their staff, contractors and outside agencies as needed;

Document external training participants;

Stay up to date on CLE rules and regulations, as they pertain to the Office's Accreditation status;

Provide digital assistance with PowerPoints (and other software programs used for electronic presentations) used at trial or for educative purposes;

Support Chief, when applicable, with external trainings;

Maintain and provide trial equipment for Assistants as designated;

Upload and maintain written material on hard drives as directed;

Perform all bureau related duties as needed or assigned, including but not limited to, word processing of correspondence and confidential documents, updating computer-based tracking systems, recordkeeping, filing, document preparation and distribution, scheduling, etc..

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;

An aspiring law student interested in legal research and programming is a plus

Candidate should possess analytical and problem-solving skills, a sense of responsibility, and an ability to work well independently and in a team environment.

Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

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.