What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discovery Specialist position at City of New York?
The New York County District Attorneys Office has multiple openings for Discovery Specialists in its Case Management Services department (CMS). CMS is responsible for the operations administrative data entry data and discovery analysis for the entire office. CMS ensures and assists the practitioners of the office with the prosecution of crimes in Manhattan and beyond including homicides domestic violence s narcotics cases as well as various misdemeanors and felonies. The department works with other criminal justice stakeholders such as but not limited to the NYPD The Unified Court System of New York Corporation Counsel various nonprofits and others. In this position the Discovery Specialist is responsible for providing highly skilled support to CMS and the office as well as the CMS managers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Serves as a centralized resource for the tracking of electronic evidence and works directly with members of the NYPD OCME FDNY and including Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) to execute tasks related to data tracking and production of discovery materials office wide.
Coordinate with ADAs regarding production of discovery materials / documents and help identify what discovery materials / documents are needed from the NYPD OCME and FDNY.
Provides support for all stages of the eDiscovery process including preservation collection processing and preparing ESI (electronically stored information) for distribution to the ADAs.
Assist with the entire eDiscovery process from ingestion production of eDiscovery materials and through archiving.
Liaise between our office and the Grand Jury Clerks Office and Court Clerks.
Utilize Court Event Entry program (CEE) to enter all Grand Jury (GJ) events true bill info presentations appearances and indictment filing events.
Request the Grand Jury minutes for all indicted cases.
Create Supreme Court jackets.
Preform end of term GJ auditing.
Enter and audit Supreme Court cases into the CEE program.
In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements candidates must possess the following :
Bachelors degree from an accredited college.
Preferred Requirements / Skills :
Ability to work overtime on short notice.
Excellent organization communication time management writing and creative problemsolving skills are essential.
Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
Ability to update and edit existing proprietary databases.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies procedures and guidelines.
Literacy in computer applications Microsoft Suite; Excel required; knowledge of SQL CIS and other City oriented systems.
Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
Must be able to perform under pressure in a fastpaced environment detail oriented and selfmotivated and able to multitask.
Ability to interact with all levels of staff law enforcement representatives and outside visitors.
Perform all assignments in an accurate professional and expeditious manner.
How to Apply :
Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.
Hours / Shift :
Monday Friday from 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm.
Additional Information :
Current office employees : To be eligible for a transfer or promotion staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit / bureau / department and be in good standing. In addition must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE 56057
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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
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Vacancy : 1
