Community Associate
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JOB SUMMARY:The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Litigation Training Bureau is seeking a Trial Preparation Assistant to aid in the administration of CLE-accredited courses, as well as all other training provided by the bureau to the Assistant District Attorneys.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Draft and email announcements for CLEs and keep track of who registers for the CLE;Create, email and file CLE certificates;Reach out to speakers for written material and visual presentations;Create workshop groups, create and distribute attendance sheets and create and maintain workshop files;Reserve rooms for workshops and ensure rooms are outfitted with required technology and files;Create, distribute and collect evaluations;Assist Bureau Chief by fielding calls, setting up appointments, typing, mailing, scanning documents, etc.;Perform legal research via Westlaw and other legal research as designated;Interact with staff, Executives and/or their staff, contractors and outside agencies as needed;Document external training participants;Stay up to date on CLE rules and regulations, as they pertain to the Office's Accreditation status;Provide digital assistance with PowerPoints (and other software programs used for electronic presentations) used at trial or for educative purposes;Support Chief, when applicable, with external training;Maintain and provide trial equipment for Assistants as designated;Upload and maintain written material on hard drives as directed;Perform all bureau related duties as needed or assigned, including but not limited to, word processing of correspondence and confidential documents, updating computer-based tracking systems, recordkeeping, filing, document preparation and distribution, scheduling, etc.;All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree preferred or a high school diploma with four (4) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization;An aspiring law student interested in legal research and programming is a plus;Candidate should possess analytical and problem-solving skills, a sense of responsibility, and an ability to work well independently and in a team environment;Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail;Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook;Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations;Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;Familiarity with general court services and functions. To Apply:We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: or go to í Locate the Search open jobs field í Enter the Job ID 642086.#J-18808-Ljbffr