The Office of the Queens County District Attorney (QDA) is seeking applicants for Trial Preparation Assistant (Court Part) positions.  These Trial Preparation Assistants (TPAs) will be primarily based within a court part in the Queens County Criminal Courthouse; however, they will provide support and report to QDA’s Intake and Assessment Bureau.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Attending court proceedings in person or virtually to perform real time data entry regarding court proceedings.
• Reviewing case files to obtain information that must be entered into QDA’s case tracking system.
• Conducting quality assurance checks using case files, court documents, and other available information.
• Transporting case files and other documents between various buildings and court.
• Contacting Assistant District Attorneys to obtain and verify information in the case tracking system.
• Assisting Intake and Arraignment staff with case processing responsibilities.
• Contacting victims/witnesses regarding issuance of orders of protection, other court events, and grand jury appearances.
• Informing Assistant District Attorneys about what transpired during court proceedings.
• Reviewing data and preparing memoranda, charts, and reports.
• Drafting legal documents and writing up new arrest cases.
• Assisting with other related duties, as required.

Preferred Education and Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies or related area or equivalent education and/or experience. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or in another similar capacity or candidates with an A.B.A. approved paralegal certificate. All candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Trial Preparation Assistants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to interact with staff at all levels and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, including strong follow-up skills, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines is also required.

Applicants must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior clerical experience, including experience with data entry into computerized systems and handling documents of sensitive nature (filing, delivering, scanning, etc.).

Application Information:

SALARY RANGE: $38,333 - $46,000

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K and more. Salary commensurate with experience. 

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.

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