Criminal Court Assistant

Criminal Court Assistant

DISTRICT ATTORNEY RICHMOND COU

Full-time

STATEN ISLAND

No exam required

Criminal Court

$51,000.00 $53,000.00

Job Description

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney's office work each day 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 ROLE Under the direct supervision of the Criminal Court Supervisor, the candidate will serve as a Criminal Court Assistant. 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.

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

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.