Discovery Specialist

Manhattan District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,899 - 57,321; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is looking for a Discovery Specialist to assist in Case Management Services. This role involves tracking electronic evidence, coordinating with law enforcement, and supporting the entire e-Discovery process.

The successful candidate will require a high school diploma and three years of relevant community work experience, or a bachelor's degree. Key skills include organization, communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
• Capability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact with law enforcement representatives.

Responsibilities

• Support electronic evidence tracking and data entry.
• Coordinate with ADAs for discovery materials.
• Assist with the e-Discovery process from ingestion to archiving.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Adaptability

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Internet search strategies

Job description

Division/Unit

Case Management Services/CMS Central Services

Civil Service Title

Community Associate

Position Title

Discovery Specialist

Salary Range

$52,110 - $52,110

Job Overview

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is seeking Discovery Specialists to support Case Management Services with electronic evidence tracking, data entry, and discovery analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a centralized resource for the tracking of electronic evidence and works directly with members of the NYPD, OCME, FDNY and ADAs to execute tasks related to data tracking and production of discovery materials office‑wide.
• Coordinate with ADAs regarding production of discovery materials/documents and help identify what discovery materials/documents are needed from the NYPD, OCME and FDNY.
• Provides support for all stages of the eDiscovery process including preservation, collection, processing and preparing ESI (electronically stored information) for distribution to the ADAs.
• Assist with the entire e-Discovery process, from ingestion, production of e-Discovery materials, and through archiving.
• Liaise between our office and the Grand Jury, Clerks Office, and Court Clerks.
• Utilize Court Event Entry program (CEE) to enter all Grand Jury (GJ) events, true bill info, presentations, appearances, and indictment filing events.
• Request the Grand Jury minutes for all indicted cases.
• Create Supreme Court jackets.
• Perform end of term GJ auditing.
• Enter and audit Supreme Court cases into the CEE program.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.

Preferred Requirements/Skills

• Ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent organization, communication, time management, writing and creative problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Ability to update and edit existing proprietary databases.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Literacy in computer applications, Microsoft Suite; Excel required; knowledge of SQL, CIS, and other City oriented systems.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented and self-motivated and able to multi-task.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, law enforcement representatives, and outside visitors.
• Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional, and expeditious manner.

Hours/Shift

• Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Schedule assignments are based on operational needs.
• May work weekends, nights and holidays as needed.

Additional Information

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least one (1) year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

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

• City Residency is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The New York County District Attorney’s Office 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.