Expeditor - Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Investigations Division/Rikers Island Prosecution is seeking an Expeditor who will perform time-sensitive case preparation functions..

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process all cases accurately and in a timely fashion
• Receive all 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" time frame in order to ensure that cases are not lingering unnecessarily
• Obtain criminal history (RAP sheet) of all arrested individuals
• Draft affidavits based on supporting depositions
• 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
• Break down folders and prepare for arraignment part
• All other duties as assigned

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 preferred.
• 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.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: A link will be provided on 8/8/2024, or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 645519.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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.