Expeditor - Early Case Assessment Bureau - City of New York

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. Every prosecution begins in the Complaint Room. The unit is in operation twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, and support staff will be required to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Under supervision, assigned to the Complaint Room, the Expeditors will perform time-sensitive case preparation functions.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Distribute/assign cases to legal staff for complaint drafting.

Process all cases accurately and in a timely fashion.

Receive all new arrest paperwork from NYPD/BLAP and separate cases into Live or DAT.

Arrange cases based on arrest time and readiness order.

Screen all new arrest paperwork submitted to the DA's office.

Monitor the "arrest to complaint received" time frame in order to ensure that cases are not lingering unnecessarily.

Obtain criminal history (RAP sheet) of all arrested individuals.

Constant communication with Legal Supervisors, NYPD, and Court Personnel.

Constant communication with NYPD and Court Personnel.

Handle incoming phone calls, determine nature of call and caller's identity before transferring or taking a message.

Submit all completed cases to e-arraignments expeditiously and prepare for arraignment part.

Assist legal staff with trouble shooting issues with case processing. 

Integrated with DA's office legal staff.

All other duties as assigned.

PEFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An associate degree is preferred, or a High School diploma/GED and two (2) years working experience in a law firm, government agency, or other professional environments

Familiarity with general court services and functions.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.

Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment

Utilize excellent customer service skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency.

Exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking abilities

Excellent computer (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel) skills and strong data entry skills.

Qualification Requirements
1. 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
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Due to the nature of the work and the needs of the agency, all six (6) vacancies we are hiring for are assigned to the evening/overnight shift, including weekends and holidays.

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.