Criminal Court Assistant

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$51,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.