Criminal Court Assistant

Criminal Court Assistant

Richmond County District Attorney's office works 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. The candidate will serve as a Criminal Court Assistant under the direct supervision of the Criminal Court Supervisor. 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.

Salary Range: $51,000.00-$53,000.00, commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package.

To apply, all applications must be submitted through the NYC Jobs website. City Employees Click here and log in to ESS. Non-City Employees Go to - Search for job ID number: 801875 - Click on the job business title: Criminal Court Assistant - Click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the posting.

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. 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.

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