Community Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office seeks well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursuing a safer Bronx through fair justice. Trial Preparation Assistants Level 2 (TPAs) Support Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) with all aspects of investigations and trial preparation. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate with and acquire documents from other agencies such as NYPD, ACS, OCME, and hospitals or wherever documents are located.
• Compile, analyze, and reproduce case documents and ensure proper redaction of documentation.
• Draft legal documents such as Motion Responses, Legal Memorandum, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
• Serve Takeout Orders and Orders to Produce on Department of Correction
• Perform legal research.
• Notifying police personnel and civilians to appear when necessary.
• Consult with Criminal and Supreme Court Clerks to obtain certificates of dispositions when necessary.
• Engage in witness contact and communication.
• Secure corroborating affidavits
• Obtain and evaluate computer and phone records, including social media communications and cell site information.
• Secure, listen to, and transcribe phone calls from the Department of Correction
• Perform all bureau-related duties as needed or assigned, including but not limited to, drafting or typing of correspondence and confidential documents, updating computer-based tracking systems, record keeping, filing, and document preparation.
• Travel outside the office to other locations and agencies
• Preparation of discovery for defense attorneys
• Providing duplication of digital recordings regarding surveillance and/or defendant statements
• 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.
• Minimum 2 years as a TPA 1 or comparable paralegal experience.
• A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• 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 function.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/3CnsQ, or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 632285.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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.