Trial Preparation Assistant II, Domestic Violence Bureau
Core
Support Assistant District Attorneys in the Special Victims Division by gathering discovery, contacting witnesses/victims, preparing legal motions, and managing evidence for domestic violence cases.
Role type
Paralegal-level trial preparation assistant
Builds
Case files, discovery packets, motion responses, and court-ready evidence for intimate partner violence prosecutions
Domain
Criminal justice / Domestic violence / New York State legal system
Required skills
Discovery management, witness/victim contact, motion drafting, subpoena compliance, evidence retrieval, court logistics, property liaison, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Baccalaureate degree or 4 years law/government experience, understanding of NY criminal justice system, familiarity with court services
Responsibilities
Identify and prepare discovery materials, coordinate with NYPD and medical staff, draft complaint reports and affidavits, serve legal orders, retrieve evidence from hospitals and ME, manage court clerical duties, perform field work at agencies and courts
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC