Administrative Coordinator of Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB) - Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking 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 Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB) is responsible for processing within all live arrests made in Bronx County within twenty-fours.  In addition, 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 ECAB and DAT Unit is seeking an administrator coordinator of the complaint room who will be responsible for overseeing the complaint room staff and a team of DAT and legal writers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ECAB Professional Staff Supervisor is responsible for professional staff assigned to ECAB which operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
• Must ensure adequate staffing during all shifts to effectively complete unit duties.
• Must be knowledgeable in District Attorney’s policies and ECAB policies and procedures implemented by the Bureau and Deputy Chief 
• Evaluate staff performance as well as carry out disciplinary procedures for violations of office and unit policies and procedures
• Serve as a Liaison Between NYPD BLAP unit and BXDA’s ECAB 
• Serve as a Liaison Between Court Arraignment Clerks and BXDA’s ECAB
• Must be familiar with Police Department arrest paperwork received from the NYPD BLAP unit and ensure that paperwork is reviewed and processed in a timely fashion
• Train professional staff on all aspects of ECAB, including policies, procedures, and the drafting of accusatory instruments
• Must be able to assist ADAs with the complaint folder tracking system and docketing request forms
• Troubleshoot problems and issues that may arise in ECAB  and be able to reach out to appropriate parties for resolution
• Assist with other unit tasks and perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION:

• A baccalaureate degree or paralegal certificate is preferred OR a High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of prior work experience in a law firm or a governmental agency
• A minimum of 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, District attorneys, and court personnel, as well as other agencies
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and 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 the facts presented.
• Engage in witness contact and communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, One Drive, and Adobe Pro
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and Holidays
• Ability to take the initiative to implement systems that ensure work is done both accurately and efficiently

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/3n6wK, or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 620637.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

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**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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