Expeditor

New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks an Expeditor to enter and track arrest information, ensuring timely progression from arrest to arraignment. The role requires meticulous data entry, strong communication with police and court personnel, and proactive case status updates.

Responsibilities include obtaining RAP sheets, monitoring timeframes, and assisting legal staff. A minimum of a high school diploma with experience in a government or law firm setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; or high school diploma/GED with two years related experience.
• Three years of experience in community work or related duties.

Responsibilities

• Enter case information for all new arrests into the ECAB tracker.
• Monitor the arrest-to-complaint timeframe to ensure cases are not lingering unnecessarily.
• Obtain criminal history (RAP sheet) of all arrested individuals.
• Communicate with Legal Supervisors, NYPD, and Court Personnel.
• Communicate with NYPD and Court Personnel.
• Handle incoming phone calls, determine nature of call and caller's identity before transferring or taking a message.
• Submit all completed cases to e-arraignments expeditiously and prepare for arraignment part.
• Select appropriate case submission status in the ECAB tracker depending on the type of document being submitted.
• Assist legal staff with trouble shooting issues with case processing.
• Integrated with DA's office legal staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

ECAB tracker

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Expeditor.

Job Responsibilities

• Enter case information for all new arrests into the ECAB tracker
• Monitor the "arrest to complaint received" time frame in order to ensure that cases are not lingering unnecessarily.
• Obtain criminal history (RAP sheet) of all arrested individuals.
• Constant communication with Legal Supervisors, NYPD, and Court Personnel.
• Constant communication with NYPD and Court Personnel.
• Handle incoming phone calls, determine nature of call and caller's identity before transferring or taking a message.
• Submit all completed cases to e-arraignments expeditiously and prepare for arraignment part.
• Select appropriate case submission status in the ECAB tracker depending on the type of document being submitted.
• Assist legal staff with trouble shooting issues with case processing.
• Integrated with DA's office legal staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

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Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree is preferred, or a High School diploma/GED and two (2) years working experience in a law firm, government agency, or other professional environments.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with general court services and functions.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
• Utilize excellent customer service skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent computer (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel) skills and strong data entry skills.

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 not required for this position.

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.