Legal Affairs
Special Victims Division / CAS - Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II
$56,000 a year
Posted until November 1, 2026 · posted September 2, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
≈ $26.92 an hour · $2,154 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $9.92/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,146 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 8.9 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,600 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
Qualification Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
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The work
What the job is.
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Driver license
“A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.”
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The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community.
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By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice.
By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Trial Preparation Assistant to support our Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) with all aspects of investigations and trial preparation in the Special Victims Division.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation and filing of documents
Timely retrieval of documents and records
Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits & discovery for trial
Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents
Timely conversions of instruments to information
Retrieve all necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and other entitles
Produce effective communication with different agencies
Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
Perform legal research
Engage in witness contact and communication
Secure corroborating affidavits
Prepare orders for Court, including Motion Responses, Legal Memorandums, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, and Orders to Produce.
Work directly with ADAs on specialty cases
Accompany ADAs in court observing, capturing updates, and assisting in Trials
All other relevant duties as designated by supervisory
A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
PREFERRED SKILLS: 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
A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment
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 multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management software
Familiarity with general court services and functions.
Understanding of the criminal justice system used in New York State and New York City is preferred
Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City residency is not required for this position.
How to apply, from the posting
For City employees: Go to Employee Self-Service (ESS) -
www.nyc.gov/ess and search for Job ID# 791468 For all other applicants: Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 791468 Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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