Discovery Specialist

District Attorney New York County•New York, NY

About The Position

The New York County District Attorney's Office has multiple openings for Discovery Specialists in the Case Management Services department (CMS) for Case Support Services (CSS). CMS is responsible for the operations, administrative, data entry, data, and discovery analysis for the entire office. CMS ensures and assists the practitioners of the office with the prosecution of crimes in Manhattan and beyond, including homicides, domestic violence, assaults, narcotics cases, as well as various misdemeanors and felonies. The department works with other criminal justice stakeholders, such as, but not limited to the NYPD, The Unified Court System of New York, Corporation Counsel, various non-profits, and others. In this position, the Discovery Specialist is responsible for providing highly skilled support to CMS and the office, as well as the CMS managers.

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.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work overtime on short notice.
Excellent organization, communication, time management, writing and creative problem-solving skills are essential.
Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
Ability to update and edit existing proprietary databases.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Literacy in computer applications, Microsoft Suite; Excel required; knowledge of SQL, CIS, and other City oriented systems.
Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented and self-motivated and able to multi-task.
Ability to interact with all levels of staff, law enforcement representatives, and outside visitors.
Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional, and expeditious manner.

Responsibilities

Capture and enter information on all legal proceedings in criminal, supreme and the arraignment court parts.
Utilize CCArraignment V2 program and Court Event Entry Program (CEE) program to update return on warrants (ROW) with real time court adjournment dates, pleas, defense attorney information, charges, and sentencing information/outcome.
Complete order to produce forms, surety forms, waiver of appeals, order of protections and other legal documents to be filed in criminal, supreme and the arraignment court parts.
Assist standing ADAs with issues that may arise in in criminal, supreme and the arraignment court parts.
Assist with inquiries from defense attorneys, arresting officers and court staff as directed.
Enter and/or review calendar notes for return on warrants and prepare relevant documents for scanning.
Audit records/cases for accuracy of information that corresponds with established office guidelines.
Perform clerical and related tasks as directed by the shift supervisor.
Liaise between our office and the Grand Jury, Clerks Office, and Court Clerks.
Utilize Court Event Entry program (CEE) to enter all Grand Jury (GJ) events, true bill info, presentations, appearances, and indictment filing events.
Request the Grand Jury minutes for all indicted cases.
Create Supreme Court jackets.
Preform end of term GJ auditing.
Enter and audit Supreme Court cases into the CEE program.