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Community Assistant
Summary
Title:Community Assistant
ID:902 - 2021227
Career Opportunity Type:Professional Staff
Department:Domestic Violence Bureau
Functional Title:Case Aide
Salary Range:$32,520
Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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. There are current openings for Case Aides in the Domestic Violence Bureau. Case Aides provide essential administrative support to the Assistant District Attorneys, Judges, and courts.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with court staff and judges
  • Type court orders, motions, letters, and memos
  • Type and prepare affidavits of service
  • Perform general data entry and administrative duties in support of the bureau
  • Maintain digital file and case tracking system
  • Contact various witnesses for Assistant District Attorneys
  • Help prepare exhibits and discovery for hearings and trial
  • Serve subpoenas and pick up documents and property from various city agencies
  • Deliver and transfer court cases to/ from court daily
  • All other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An Associate degree preferred or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years working experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization
  • A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment
  • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Discretion and Integrity to work on highly confidential investigations
  • Ability to take initiative to implement systems to ensure that work is done both accurately and efficiently
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases
  • Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends

 

Post Until Filled

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.

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