Criminal Court Assistant

DISTRICT ATTORNEY RICHMOND COU; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Community Associate to serve as a Criminal Court Assistant under supervision. The schedule may include weekends.

Responsibilities include providing coverage for court parts, gathering discovery documents, and uploading materials to the digital case tracking system. Qualifications include a high school diploma with three years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Spanish language fluency is

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of related experience
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above
• Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Fluency in foreign languages, particularly Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage/back-up for court parts.
• Request and gather case related paperwork for discovery including 911s, lab reports, NYPD records, subpoenas and other documents from outside agencies.
• Upload discovery material into digital case tracking system.
• Prepare property releases.
• Create criminal case files for arraignment.
• Answer telephones, screen visitors.
• File and locate cases whenever necessary.
• Close out cases in database.
• Other general clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Spanish fluency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

The Role

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

• Provide coverage/back-up for court parts.
• Request and gather case related paperwork for discovery including but not limited to 911’s, laboratory reports, NYPD records, subpoenas and other documents from outside agencies.
• Upload discovery material into digital case tracking system.
• Prepare property releases.
• Create criminal case files for arraignment.
• Answer telephones, screen visitors.
• File and locate cases whenever necessary.
• Close out cases in database.
• Other general 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.

Civil Service Title

Community Associate

Salary Range

$51,000.00-$53,000.00, Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package

Application Deadline

Until filled

Residency Requirement

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.

Equity Statement

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

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

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.

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 Update

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.