Community Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Vehicular Crimes Unit (VCU) is responsible for preparing, assisting, and advising Assistant District Attorneys in the prosecution of all New York Vehicle and Traffic Law ( VTL) cases in Bronx County.  A VCU Trial Preparation Assistant is responsible for obtaining and providing prosecutors the necessary case documents/records and video/digital media to prepare a case for discovery and trial prior to arraignment of the case, as well as assist in this function throughout the pendency of a given case through trial and sentencing. 

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

• Obtain, copy, distribute and maintain Calibration Reports which include: Calibration Reports, Field Unit Inspection Reports, and Simulator Solutions.
• Obtain, copy, distribute and maintain Gas Chromatography Reports
• Obtain, copy, distribute and maintain PBT Reports
• Obtain, copy, distribute and maintain Health Card Permits of NYPD Highway officers.
• Obtain, copy, log, download, distribute and maintain IDTU recordings
• Obtain, copy, distribute and maintain Dash Camera recordings
• DMV Liaison - Respond to officewide live and email requests regarding DMV requests
• Log, order, print, distribute, and maintain requested DMV Abstracts/Compass reports/documentation 
• Compile all necessary paperwork necessary for analysis concerning compliance matters
• Prepare necessary court documents required for Interlock Ignition Device/SCRAM violations
• Track and calendar all officewide IID compliance matters
• Create unit folders associated with compliance matters
• Maintain and update all unit spreadsheets, which include statistical data that is provided to the District Attorney 
• Retrieve and recreate files; order court documents, including court orders, minutes and certificates of disposition 
• Answer telephone calls directed to Unit Chief and other Managers
• Direct calls to the appropriate places and respond to general inquiries  
• Assist with creating, obtaining, distributing, and maintaining paperwork for Conditional Plea cases.
• Management of ordering office supplies for the unit 
• Correspond within office and outside agencies including NYPD, OCA DMV, and Citywide Monitoring unit regarding scheduled IID matters
• Retrieve necessary documents, and videos from OCME and Highway 1. 
• File and maintain all pending and finished cases. 
• Recreated VTL statues to allow the Assistant District Attorney/TPA to understand the statue more efficiently 
• Engage in contact and communication with NYPD, Court staff, TASC coordinators, Citywide Monitoring Unit, and Assistant District Attorneys
• Ability to draft and prepare legal conditional plea agreements, status sheets, and other legal documents
• All other relevant 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; and or a paralegal certificate and two (2) years prior work experience in a law firm or a governmental agency;
• A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of one (1) year of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment
• Familiarity with general court procedures, services, and functions
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to take initiative to implement systems that ensure work is done both accurately and efficiently 
• Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with general court services and functions

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/3zd6M,  or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 682898.

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.