Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau: File Clerk

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 Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a File Clerk who is responsible for all aspects of organizing, retrieving, and maintaining the files of the Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Retrieve open files for court including requesting, locating and retrieving all court documentation.

Organize and purge finished files including filing misc. paperwork and correspondence in finished files.

Request files from off-site storage and Iron Mountain locations.

Search for missing or misplaced files.

Assist Child Abuse Sex Crimes Bureau staff with making phone calls and runs to the Criminal Court building.

Coordinate contact with the assigned prosecutor and NYPD and act as an NYPD property contact liaison.

Obtain property releases for defendant and complaining witnesses for closed cases.

Return property after the disposition of a case.

Maintain and update excel spreadsheet of misdemeanor and felony files with storage locations.

Retrieve bench warrant files for court.

Supply files to the Appeals Bureau when requested.

Maintain and organize CAS file rooms.

Cover front desk: morning and afternoon breaks and act as back up coverage for Front Desk Receptionist

Intake of all complainants, civilian witnesses and Police Officers.

Contacts all necessary ADAs regarding walk in appointments.

Make referrals to Crime Victims’ Assistance Bureau and Family Justice Center.

Assists TPAs with correspondence letters.

Assist with other bureau tasks and perform all other duties, as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate’s degree 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.

Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Spanish speaking is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with general court services preferred.

Excellent customer service skills.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.

Exhibit an ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

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.

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.