Clerk

Company Description

Job Description

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Clerk.

Under the direct supervision of the managerial staff, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will perform the following duties:

- Assist Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and Paralegals with clerical duties.
- Submit subpoenas, orders to produce, and other documents for Judge’s signature and return to requestor in a timely fashion.
- Retrieves documents from partnering agencies throughout the five boroughs.
- File paperwork with courts.
- Acts as a liaison between the office and other partnering agencies and entities.
- Accurately complete Orders of Protections electronically and manually with submission to court and defendant for signature.
- Mail completed Orders of Protection to civilian witnesses.
- Cross train in all criminal court parts and related functions within the unit.
- Assist Supervisor with special projects.
- Perform other related duties as needed.

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

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

Qualifications

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. 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.