Clerical Associate - Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation

City of New York • New York City, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs data entry in case management systems to record litigation-related events including opening new matters, receipt of documents and matter dispositions. Processes incoming Division mail received in hard copy (USPS) and electronically from e-courts and petitioners' counsel. Uses checklists to review litigation-related documents for accuracy and completeness before distributing to appropriate staff members. Downloads weekly and monthly calendars from e-courts and prepares annotated calendar reports for use by Division attorneys. Enters notes and adjourn dates into case management system after calendars. Prepares settlement packages for transmission to appropriate City agencies. Upon disposition of matters, e-files legal documents with Court, as appropriate, and processes contents of physical files in accordance with Division policy and procedures. Maintains inventory of supplies for the division.

Requirements

• Permanent in the civil service title of Clerical Associate or be reachable on the current civil service list.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• One year of satisfactory clerical experience.
• Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry in case management systems to record litigation-related events including opening new matters, receipt of documents and matter dispositions.
• Processes incoming Division mail received in hard copy (USPS) and electronically from e-courts and petitioners' counsel.
• Uses checklists to review litigation-related documents for accuracy and completeness before distributing to appropriate staff members.
• Downloads weekly and monthly calendars from e-courts and prepares annotated calendar reports for use by Division attorneys.
• Enters notes and adjourn dates into case management system after calendars.
• Prepares settlement packages for transmission to appropriate City agencies.
• Upon disposition of matters, e-files legal documents with Court, as appropriate, and processes contents of physical files in accordance with Division policy and procedures.
• Maintains inventory of supplies for the division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED