The Queens County District Attorney’s Office is looking for applicants to fill a full-time, entry level Trial Preparation Assistant (TPA) position within the Homicide Bureau.

Trial Preparation Assistants have a wide array of responsibilities which may involve compiling, analyzing, redacting and reproducing case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation in a timely fashion; preparing and filing documents; drafting legal documents and correspondence; identifying, locating, communicating and scheduling various witnesses; coordinating travel arraignments; assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits and discovery for trial; assisting attorneys in the courtroom; and conducting legal research and writing.

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.

TPA’s must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to interact with staff at all levels, to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands, and to treat family members who have suffered the ultimate loss with kindness and compassion. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, including strong follow-up skills, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines is also required.  Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations is essential.

Job Details:

Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.  Overtime is regularly available based on the needs of the bureau.

STARTING SALARY (NON-NEGOTIABLE): $55,000.; upon completion of two years of continuous service, salary: $60,000.

Comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, deferred comp., NYC pension.

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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