Trial Preparation Assistant

Full job description
CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BD
Posted On: 09/03/2025
Full-Time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
No Exam Required
Department
Civilian Complaint Review Bd
Salary Range:
$58,778.00 – $67,595.00
Job Description
The Civilian Complaint Review Board (“CCRB”) is charged with investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints which members of the public file against New York City police officers alleging the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements made by officers, and racial profiling and biased policing. The Board consists of 15 members who are appointed by the Mayor, the City Council and Public Advocate or designated by the police commissioner. The Board is responsible for governing the agency. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. As the largest police oversight agency in the United States, the CCRB currently investigates approximately 4,500 complaints each year.

The CCRB’s Administrative Prosecution Unit prosecutes cases in which the CCRB Board substantiated a complaint and recommended that charges be brought against the subject officer. Currently, the unit is headed by a Chief Prosecutor and two Deputy Chief Prosecutors; and staffed with ten prosecutors; a Supervising Trial Preparation Assistant and two Trial Preparation Assistants; and two Administrative Assistants. The Trial Preparation Assistant will report to the APU's Chief Prosecutor, Deputy Chief Prosecutor and Supervising Trial Preparation Assistant.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Assist attorneys in all aspects of trials
Compile and analyze documents
Prepare electronic and paper discovery
Redact audio recordings and documents
Order and proofread transcripts
Proofread written communications
Act as a liaison among internal departments and outside agencies
Order outstanding paperwork
Assist in gathering evidence
Communicate with witnesses and assist in witness preparation
Assist in the preparation and filing of all court documents
Coordinate trial set-up and logistics
Enter case information into the APU Application
Obtain officer disciplinary information
Handle all mail that is delivered to Chief Prosecutor, Deputy Chief Prosecutor and other APU staff
Maintain communication with the Police Department
Keep attorney calendars
Deliver and pick up items from the New York City Police Department and other locations
Assist attorneys’ with field work
Prepare trial exhibits and binders
Attend disciplinary trials/hearings

INVESTIGATOR (CCRB) - 31165

Minimum Qualifications


1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university


Preferred Skills


- Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice or Paralegal Studies or - Baccalaureate Degree and A.B.A. approved certificate in Paralegal Studies or equivalent in education and experience - Strong inter-personal and organizational skills - Personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Fluency in foreign languages, particularly Spanish
Public Service Loan Forgiveness


As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement


New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information


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, ****** orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.


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Job ID
722448
Title code
31165
Civil service title
INVESTIGATOR (CCRB)
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Trial Preparation Assistant
Experience Level:
Entry-Level
Job level
02
Number of positions
1
Work location
100 Church St., N.Y.
Category:
Legal Affairs
Trial Preparation Assistant
 
 

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