NIGHT ARRAIGNMENT CLERK

DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office in New York, NY, is seeking a Clerk for the Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB). The role supports prosecutors by organizing records, scanning filings, and preparing court documents in WEBDVS, while coordinating with police, victims, and witnesses.

The position involves assisting with arraignments and maintaining case calendars. Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent time management, communication, and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to work

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist ADAs with preparing court records and tracking court events.
• Scan, file, and deliver documents and communicate updates to staff.
• Research documents for inconsistencies and ensure correct data entry.
• Answer phones and staff Arraignment Court Part as needed.
• Prepare Orders of Protection in WEBDVS for signature and court submission.
• Maintain calendar accuracy and chase missing files and dispositions.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork and independence

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 with Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB)

The Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB) screens all arrests that occur in Brooklyn, determining whether a prosecution will be declined or will go forward and if the latter, what charges will be brought. ECAB staff members interview police officers and, in some instances, victims and witnesses. The bureau drafts the charging document (i.e., the complaint) upon which the defendant will initially be arraigned and prepares supporting documents and notices to be submitted in court. Assistant District Attorneys in the bureau also staff and supervise prosecutors in the arraignment court parts in Brooklyn’s Criminal Court.

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

• Assist both the Assistant District Attorneys with preparing records of court proceedings as well as obtain and communicate court events.
• Scans, files and delivers all documents.
• Research all documentation for inconsistences and ensures all information is entered into our databases.
• Answer the telephones when necessary.
• Staff Arraignment Court Part.
• Accurately and efficiently prepare Orders of Protection in the WEBDVS system to submit to Court staff for the judge’s signature.
• Assure court calendars are reviewed to determine missing files.
• Keep track of any cases that bench warrant and deliver the cases to the Criminal Court Bench Warrant room.
• Assure Request for Orders to Produce are submitted to the assigned paralegal or to paralegal supervisor promptly.
• Be sure competed OTPs are submitted to the Judge for signature and promptly returned to requestor.
• Assist paralegals and ADAs in obtaining any necessary paperwork such as copies of orders of protection and certified certificates of disposition.
• Assist with the transportation of DA files.
• Serve as a liaison between the public, the DA's office and court personnel.
• Assist the ADAs, police officers and civilian witnesses with business in the court part by updating them on status of pending cases.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent time management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi task.
• Ability to work independently & in a team and consistently maintain a professional demeanor.

Hours/Shift

5:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. - two work weeks Sunday through Thursday (Friday & Saturday off) ** This Bureau is operational 7 days a week. **

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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.

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.