Expeditor - Investigation Division / RIKERS ISLAND PROSECUTIONS

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) is committed to public safety and equal justice for the Bronx community, with a focus on assisting crime victims and ensuring fairness to defendants. The Investigation Division is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Expeditor to provide analytical and investigative support to the Rikers Island Prosecutions unit.

The Expeditor processes and screens arrest paperwork, monitors the time from arrest to receipt of a complaint, drafts affidavits based on supporting depositions, handles incoming calls, submits completed cases to e-arraignments, and prepares folders for arraignment. The position also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A valid New York State driver's license with at least one year of driving experience; it must be maintained throughout employment.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively as a dependable team player in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills for interacting with all levels of the agency.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the described duties, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree, or a high school diploma/GED and two years of work experience in a law firm, government agency, or other professional environment.
• Familiarity with general court services and functions.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Process all cases accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Receive 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 timeframe to ensure cases are not lingering unnecessarily.
• Draft affidavits based on supporting depositions.
• Handle incoming phone calls, determine the nature of the call and the caller's identity, and transfer the call or take a message.
• Submit completed cases to e-arraignments expeditiously.
• Break down folders and prepare them for arraignment part.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and eligible spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

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