Domestic Violence Bureau - Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II
Core
Support District Attorneys in gathering discovery, coordinating with witnesses and law enforcement, and preparing documentation for domestic violence cases.
Role type
Trial Preparation Assistant Level II (Legal Support)
Builds
Discovery packages, court orders, and evidence logs for intimate partner violence cases
Domain
Criminal Justice / Domestic Violence / New York State
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, document preparation, witness coordination, evidence retrieval, subpoena execution, field work, front desk operations
Preferred skills
Legal terminology knowledge, criminal justice system familiarity, Microsoft Office, database query languages, scripting languages, prosecution case management systems
Responsibilities
Identify, gather, redact, and prepare discovery; coordinate contact with NYPD and legal staff; obtain and listen to Riker's calls; initial victim contact and provide status updates; prepare letters and Orders of Protection; notify Officers, EMTS, and medical staff for trial; assist with drafting motions; subpoena phone records, internet history, social media, FDNY records, and medical records; submit requests for 911/Radio runs; provide backup coverage for Court Clerk; obtain certified documents; perform field work including traveling to agencies, hospitals, and courts; manage property liaison duties; retrieve evidence from Medical Examiner; cover front desk reception.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support role