• Clerk (Officewide)

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Clerk in the Early Case Assessment Bureau.

    Under the direct supervision of the managerial staff, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will perform the following duties:

    - Maintain accurate, orderly, and neat filing system for screening sheets.

     

    - Draft disposition letters for closed-out cases.

     

    - Process all Grand Jury notifications accurately and in a timely manner.

     

    - Obtain Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) abstracts.

     

    - Provide telephone coverage when necessary.

     

    - Requisition office supplies for the bureau.

     

    - Act as a liaison between the office and partnering agencies.

     

    - Perform miscellaneous-related clerical tasks as needed.

     

    Preferred Skills

     

    - Excellent time management.

     

    - Excellent communication skills.

     

    - Ability to multitask.

     

    - Ability to work independently & in a team and consistently maintain a professional demeanor.

     

    Employees of the City of New York may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees.

     

    Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

    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