Clerk

DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office in New York, NY is seeking a Community Assistant to perform clerical duties under supervision, assisting ADAs and Paralegals, and handling subpoenas and court paperwork.

You will retrieve documents from partner agencies, file with courts, and serve as liaison with other agencies. Strong time management, communication, and independence are valued; NYC residency is considered.

Qualifications

• Preferred skills include time management and multitasking.
• Proficient technological skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist ADAs and Paralegals with clerical duties.
• Submit subpoenas, orders to produce, and other documents for Judge’s signature.
• Retrieve documents from partnering agencies across the five boroughs.
• File paperwork with courts.
• Act as a liaison between the office and partnering agencies.
• Accurately complete Orders of Protections and submit for signature.
• Mail Orders of Protection to civilian witnesses.
• Cross train in all criminal court parts within the unit.
• Assist Supervisor with special projects.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Tech proficiency

Excellent communication

Professional demeanor

Independent & collaborative work

English proficiency

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.

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

• Assist Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and Paralegals with clerical duties.
• Submit subpoenas, orders to produce, and other documents for Judge’s signature and return to requestor in a timely fashion.
• Retrieves documents from partnering agencies throughout the five boroughs.
• File paperwork with courts.
• Acts as a liaison between the office and other partnering agencies and entities.
• Accurately complete Orders of Protections electronically and manually with submission to court and defendant for signature.
• Mail completed Orders of Protection to civilian witnesses.
• Cross train in all criminal court parts and related functions within the unit.
• Assist Supervisor with special projects.Perform other related duties as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Proficient technological skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

Minimum 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.

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