Job Information
City of New York Criminal Court Assistant in New York, New York
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 includes a weekend day (Sunday through Thursday/Tuesday through Friday). Duties will include, but not limited to the following:
Provide coverage/back-up for court parts
Request and gather case related paperwork for discovery
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
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above
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
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE
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Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/
Search for job ID number: 640777
Click on the job business title: Criminal Court Assistant
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Please be advised only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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, 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.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
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
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
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.