• Criminal Court Assistant

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

    The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

    THE ROLE

    Under the direct supervision of the Criminal Court Supervisor, the candidate will serve as a Criminal Court Assistant. Schedule includes a weekend day (Sunday through Thursday/Tuesday through Saturday). Duties will include, but not limited to the following:

     

    - Provide courtroom coverage and serve as back-up; maintain accurate updates/notes in our case tracking system

     

    - Offer administrative and non-legal assistance to Assistant District Attorneys

     

    - Collect and organize discovery materials, including 911 call recordings, lab reports, NYPD documents, subpoenas, and records from external agencies

     

    - Upload and manage digital discovery materials within the case tracking system

     

    - Prepare and process property release documentation

     

    - Assemble criminal case files for arraignment proceedings

     

    - Answer incoming calls and assist visitors in a professional manner

     

    - File, retrieve, and manage physical case files as needed

     

    - Finalize and close case records in our case tracking system

     

    - Perform general office and clerical duties as assigned

    PREFERRED SKILLS

    - Bachelor’s degree.

     

    - Prior criminal justice experience or coursework preferred.

     

    - Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.

     

    - Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

     

    - Fluency in foreign languages, particularly Spanish

    TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE

    City Employees – Click here and log in to ESS.

     

    Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

     

    - Search for job ID number: 714182

     

    - Click on the job business title: Criminal Court Assistant

     

    - Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting

     

    Please be advised only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

     

    The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.

     

    Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

     

    Sponsorship is not available for this position.

     

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

    COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

    Qualifications

    Qualification Requirements

    1. 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

    2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

     

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

     

    Salary Min: $ 51,000.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 53,000.00