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Discovery Specialist
- Agency: DISTRICT ATTORNEY RICHMOND COU
- Job type: Full-time
Location
STATEN ISLAND
- Title Classification: No exam required
Department
Legal Support Unit
Job Description
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.
THE ROLE
Under the direct supervision of the Paralegal Supervisor, the candidate will serve as a Discovery Specialist. Duties will include, but not limited to the following:
- Assist ADA’s by requesting and obtaining discovery materials, including, but not limited to, 911 calls, laboratory reports, NYPD records, and OCME records.
- Monitor and download incoming DNA, Toxicology and OCME notifications and reports
- Upload Discovery into the digital case files
- Working collaboratively with NYPD discovery contacts
- Other general clerical duties as assigned
MINIMUM 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.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Prior criminal justice experience or coursework preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.
LOAN FORGIVENESS:
The federal government provides student loans forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the Staten Island District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee, which forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you’ve reached a certain number of qualifying payments (most people use this to forgive school loans)!
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree. - Prior criminal justice experience or coursework preferred. - Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles 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. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree. \n- Prior criminal justice experience or coursework preferred. \n- Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles 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. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Job ID
618869
Title code
56057
Civil service title
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Discovery Specialist
- Experience level: Entry-Level
Number of positions
1
Work location
130 Stuyvesant Place, S.I.
- Category: Legal Affairs
