Criminal Court Assistant

Criminal Court Assistant

The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well‑being of all citizens of our borough.

• Provide coverage/back‑up for court parts.
• Request and gather case‑related paperwork for discovery including 911 reports, laboratory reports, NYPD records, subpoenas and other documents from outside agencies.
• Upload discovery material into the digital case tracking system.
• Prepare property releases.
• Create criminal case files for arraignment.
• Answer telephone calls and screen visitors.
• File and locate cases whenever necessary.
• Close out cases in the database.
• Perform other general clerical duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior criminal justice experience or coursework preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and professional interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Fluency in foreign languages, particularly Spanish.

• High school graduation or equivalent and at least three years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities related to the duties described above; or an education/experience combination that is equivalent.

Community Associate – $51,000.00–$53,000.00 (commensurate with experience), full NYC benefits package.

Until filled.

All applications must be submitted through the NYC Jobs website. City Employees: log in to ESS. Non‑City Employees: visit NYC Jobs and use job .

Do not submit phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

The selected candidate must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment. Authorization to work in the United States is required. Sponsorship is not available.

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 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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Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Certain City Employees 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. Discuss eligibility during the interview stage.