Discovery Specialist

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

Job summary

The District Attorney New York County is seeking a Discovery Specialist for the Case Management Services division. This role supports CMS operations, data entry, discovery analysis, and coordination with law enforcement and prosecutors across Manhattan.

The position emphasizes accuracy, reporting, and timely material production. Responsibilities include handling electronic evidence tracking, coordinating with ADAs, and supporting all eDiscovery stages from preservation to archiving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Strong organization, communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office, and SQL.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Experience with data tracking and eDiscovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a centralized resource for the tracking of electronic evidence and works directly with 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 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, Clerk’s Office, and Court Clerks.
• Utilize Court Event Entry program (CEE) to enter all Grand Jury 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.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Writing

Time management

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Data entry

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Excel

Microsoft Office

CIS

City systems

Job description

Division/Unit: Case Management Services/CMS Central Services

Civil Serivce Title: Community Associate

Position Title: Discovery Specialist

Salary Range: $52,110 - $52,110

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney’s Office has multiple openings for Discovery Specialists in its Case Management Services department (CMS). CMS is responsible for the operations, administrative, data entry, data, and discovery analysis for the entire office. CMS ensures and assists the practitioners of the office with the prosecution of crimes in Manhattan and beyond, including homicides, domestic violence, assaults, narcotics cases, as well as various misdemeanors and felonies. The department works with other criminal justice stakeholders, such as, but not limited to the NYPD, the Unified Court System of New York, Corporation Counsel, various non‑profits, and others. In this position, the Discovery Specialist is responsible for providing highly skilled support to CMS and the office, as well as the CMS managers.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a centralized resource for the tracking of electronic evidence and works directly with members of the NYPD, OCME, FDNY and including Assistant District Attorneys (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, Clerk’s 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 Qualifications

• 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.

How to Apply

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

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.

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.

Public Services 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.

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.