Job Information
City of New York Expeditor - Early Case Assessment Bureau in New York, New York
Job Description
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. Every prosecution begins in the Complaint Room. The unit is in operation twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, and support staff will be required to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Under supervision, assigned to the Complaint Room, the Expeditors will perform time-sensitive case preparation functions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process all cases accurately and in a timely fashion
Receive all new arrest paperwork from BLAP and separate cases into BLAP/Live or Supporting Depositions
Screen all new arrest paperwork submitted to the DA's office
Monitor the "arrest to complaint received" time frame in order to ensure that cases are not lingering unnecessarily
Obtain criminal history (RAP sheet) of all arrested individuals
Draft affidavits based on supporting depositions
Handle incoming phone calls, determine nature of call and caller's identity before transferring or taking a message
Submit all completed cases to e-arraignments expeditiously
Break down folders and prepare for arraignment part
All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
An associate degree is preferred, or a High School diploma/GED and two (2) years working experience in a law firm, government agency, or other professional environments
Familiarity with general court services and functions.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
Utilize excellent customer service skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency.
Exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking abilities
Excellent computer (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel) skills and strong data entry skills.
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.