• Floater (Operations Bureau / Mailroom)

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    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. 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.

     

    In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks a well-qualified Floater to assist in the daily operations of the Mailroom.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Sort and log incoming first-class mail.

     

    Weight and stamp all outgoing mail.

     

    Ensure daily law Journals are delivered in a timely fashion.

     

    Sort and deliver all incoming mail through the office.

     

    Send emails to staff to pick up packages from the mailroom.

     

    Bring mail up from the lobby area.

     

    Perform all other bureau-related duties as needed and assigned.

    PREFERRED SKILLS:

    - High School diploma/GED and two years’ experience in a law firm, government agency, or other professional environment.

     

    - Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs.

     

    - Fast learner

     

    - Someone who like to work in group and team settings.

     

    - Excellent customer service skills

     

    - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to effectively multi-task.

     

    - Familiarity with the Criminal Justice system and general court services preferred

     

    - Familiarity with the Criminal Justice system and general court services preferred.

     

    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.

    COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

    Qualifications

    1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.

    2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

     

    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: $ 43,460.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 43,460.00