Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

New York City
New York, NY
Job Description
Role Overview

Assist Appeals Bureau Assistant District Attorneys with post-conviction matters, including filing motions, briefs, and documents, and communicating with defense attorneys and courts.

What You Will Do

Specific duties include proofreading, cite-checking, generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, formatting documents, drafting procedural motion responses, preparing exhibits and appendices, maintaining internal digital files, and performing other duties as assigned.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong interpersonal and writing skills, ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines, and attention to detail.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required by start date
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines
  • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced and changing environment
  • Attention to detail

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
  • Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
  • Paid annual leave and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Pension
  • Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account
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