Arraignment Clerk – 24/7 Court Docket & TOPs Specialist

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office seeks an experienced Arraignment Clerk to support the 24/7 Arraignments Unit. You will handle time-sensitive paperwork, assist ADAs in the courtroom, and coordinate with the Central Clerk’s Office on arraignment matters.

Key tasks include inputting docket numbers into FTS, attaching TOPs and discovery notices, mailing TOPs, and follow-up on return TOPs. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with three years of related experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to item 1 above.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare all arraignment paperwork.
• Assist all ADAs in the courtroom with all arraignment matters.
• Communicate and interact with Central Clerk's Office on all arraignment matters and troubleshoot issues.
• Input and scan docket numbers into FTS.
• Ensure docket numbers are correctly assigned to the proper arraignment matter.
• Scan and attach into FTS all necessary Arraignment documents including TOPs, Status Sheets, Discovery Notices.
• Mail a copy of all TOPs to recipients.
• Handle TOPs returned due to address unknown and follow‑up to ensure proper mailing and upload into FTS.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or related duties

Job description

The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office seeks an experienced Arraignment Clerk to support the 24/7 Arraignments Unit. You will handle time-sensitive paperwork, assist ADAs in the courtroom, and coordinate with the Central Clerk’s Office on arraignment matters.

Key tasks include inputting docket numbers into FTS, attaching TOPs and discovery notices, mailing TOPs, and follow-up on return TOPs. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.