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Job Description
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. The Desk Appearance Ticket/Discovery (DAT) Unit is responsible for processing all DATs issued by the New York City Police Department or other law enforcement agencies in Bronx County. The Desk Appearance Ticket/Discovery (DAT) Unit is seeking a DAT Writer Coordinator who will be responsible for overseeing a team of DAT and Legal Writers.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the administration of the professional staff in Desk Appearance Ticket Unit.
Track productivity of Professional staff with respect to assignments
Assign weekly caseload to DAT/Legal writers while managing and updating case status
Prepare and maintain multiple spreadsheets to ensure daily and weekly case reports for court readiness
Train new hires while supporting and advising all DAT professional staff in best practice with regard to drafting complaints and navigating case management
Oversee and monitor time & leave requests,
Maintain several calendars and create internal schedules to ensure adequate staffing
Interview NYPD Members of service as well as civilians and draft and complete accusatory instruments for court
Communicate with internal bureaus regarding case status and special case assignments while maintaining and monitoring case completion
Serve as a liaison for court part, NYPD and outside agencies with respect to case readiness, accountability and accuracy and timeliness.
Facilitate open communication, issues and concerns with professional staff are addressed to the proper upper management
Review, maintain and manage approval of professional staff timesheets and timesheet concerns.
Communicate with and notify NYPD regarding case completion for professional staff
Delegate, where needed, while also providing support and performing all duties and tasks requested of Professional Staff
Assist with other unit tasks and perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION:
A baccalaureate degree or a paralegal certificate is preferred OR a High School diploma/GED and four (4) years prior work experience in a law firm or a governmental agency
Minimum one (1) year of legal work experience preferred
Familiarity with general court procedures, services, and functions
Computer literacy, proficiency in typing, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and interact with supervisors, colleagues, law enforcement, civilians, Assistant District Attorneys, and court personnel; as well as other agencies
Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail with the ability to handle a high volume of cases in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to assess, draft, and type case synopsis and legal affidavits based upon facts presented
Engage in witness contact and communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office, One Drive, and Adobe Pro
Ability to work days, nights, and weekends
Ability to take the initiative to implement systems that ensure work is done both accurately and efficiently
Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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.
Job Description
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. The Desk Appearance Ticket/Discovery (DAT) Unit is responsible for processing all DATs issued by the New York City Police Department or other law enforcement agencies in Bronx County. The Desk Appearance Ticket/Discovery (DAT) Unit is seeking a DAT Writer Coordinator who will be responsible for overseeing a team of DAT and Legal Writers.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the administration of the professional staff in Desk Appearance Ticket Unit.
Track productivity of Professional staff with respect to assignments
Assign weekly caseload to DAT/Legal writers while managing and updating case status
Prepare and maintain multiple spreadsheets to ensure daily and weekly case reports for court readiness
Train new hires while supporting and advising all DAT professional staff in best practice with regard to drafting complaints and navigating case management
Oversee and monitor time & leave requests,
Maintain several calendars and create internal schedules to ensure adequate staffing
Interview NYPD Members of service as well as civilians and draft and complete accusatory instruments for court
Communicate with internal bureaus regarding case status and special case assignments while maintaining and monitoring case completion
Serve as a liaison for court part, NYPD and outside agencies with respect to case readiness, accountability and accuracy and timeliness.
Facilitate open communication, issues and concerns with professional staff are addressed to the proper upper management
Review, maintain and manage approval of professional staff timesheets and timesheet concerns.
Communicate with and notify NYPD regarding case completion for professional staff
Delegate, where needed, while also providing support and performing all duties and tasks requested of Professional Staff
Assist with other unit tasks and perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION:
A baccalaureate degree or a paralegal certificate is preferred OR a High School diploma/GED and four (4) years prior work experience in a law firm or a governmental agency
Minimum one (1) year of legal work experience preferred
Familiarity with general court procedures, services, and functions
Computer literacy, proficiency in typing, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and interact with supervisors, colleagues, law enforcement, civilians, Assistant District Attorneys, and court personnel; as well as other agencies
Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail with the ability to handle a high volume of cases in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to assess, draft, and type case synopsis and legal affidavits based upon facts presented
Engage in witness contact and communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office, One Drive, and Adobe Pro
Ability to work days, nights, and weekends
Ability to take the initiative to implement systems that ensure work is done both accurately and efficiently
Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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.
