Clerk (Criminal Court)

About the role

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) seeks a Receptionist to join the Criminal Court Bureau. This position is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to maintaining safety in Brooklyn while ensuring fairness and justice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court calendars and verify receipt of all files prior to departure to court daily.
• Ensure missing files including bench warrants are retrieved in a timely fashion.
• Complete daily court calendars accurately and update information in KCDA specific data collection tools promptly.
• Communicate daily with assigned Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) regarding the status of their cases.
• Submit subpoenas, orders to produce, and other documents for Judge's signature and return to requestor in a timely fashion.
• Act as a liaison between the office and partnering agencies and entities.
• Maintain accurate records of all cases and their status i.e., pleas, trials, dismissals, acquittals etc.
• Courteously respond to Defense Counsel, Court Staff, Law Enforcement, KCDA members and other outside agencies inquiries in person or via telephone.
• Accurately complete Orders of Protections electronically and manually with submission to court and defendant for signature.
• Maintain accurate, orderly, and neat filing system of all case files.
• Ensure all discovery is accurately accounted for and placed in its corresponding case folder.
• Perform cross training in all court part assignments and related functions within the unit.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
• The ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Proficient technological skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively successfully.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned for this position.

Pay

$45,675.00 – $45,675.00

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned for this position.

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Minimum Qualifications: No formal education or experience requirements. The ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

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.
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
• To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
• The City of New York values your interest, but only those candidates who meet the necessary qualifications will be contacted.