Job Information
City of New York D.A.T. Clerk in New York, New York
Job Description
The Kings County District Attorney's Office, located in the Metrotech area of Brooklyn, New York, is accepting applications for a Clerk position in its 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.
Duties:
Prepare case folders for forwarding to court in accordance with established Unit schedule and guidelines
Organize and maintain DA Office files, court papers and police records
Assist D.A.T. Unit supervisor with the completion of paper work essential to closing out outstanding D.A.T. cases
Answer, screen and route telephone calls
Maintain supply of case files
Provide general assistance and support services as required within the Unit
Qualifications
There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.
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.