Discovery Expediter

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office (SCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors' offices in the country and has recently launched a number of cutting-edge initiatives and reforms that have put it on the national stage for innovation. We are a team: one that is committed to making our community a safe place to live, work and raise a family. SCDA is looking for the most qualified candidates to join our ranks, with the objective of recruiting those with diverse backgrounds, a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to public service and justice.

The recent overhaul of New York State discovery laws has presented unique challenges to prosecutors' offices statewide. The SCDA is tasked with gathering a large amount of evidence in a short amount of time and preparing this evidence for disclosure. In the context of criminal discovery, the office must continually weigh safety and privacy considerations against the transparency that is required by law. These challenges grow larger on a daily basis as Suffolk County deploys an expanding number of body worn cameras. This new technology interfaces with computer software to absorb the voluminous amount of evidence, including video evidence from body-worn cameras we now gather daily. To assist in the accumulation, evaluation, and triage of case evidence and information, we are seeking candidates for the position of Discovery Expediter.

Typical Work Activities

Candidates will work under the supervision of a Bureau Chief, Deputy Bureau Chiefs, Assistant District Attorneys, and Investigative staff. Responsibilities may include the following:

1) Gathering, viewing, organizing, and redacting all body worn camera footage that is uploaded through a digital portal;

2) Working in consultation with our various police agencies to gather, organize and redact all discoverable information upon arrest;

3) Evaluating case information and evidence for security or privacy concerns and taking legal measures to insulate sensitive material;

4) Prepare notices that prosecutors will need to serve in order to meet discovery requirements, including certifying compliance with Criminal Procedure Law 245.20-1(g) "10 hr. rule";

5) Transporting and storing electronic evidence in accordance with SCDA policy and applicable law.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Candidates must demonstrate an ability to multi-task, collaborate as a member of a team and adapt to changes in circumstances as the law and technology. Discovery Expediters must possess the ability to network and work well with others, as the role requires daily interactions with members of other law enforcement agencies and with members of all employment levels within the SCDAO. Candidates must be able to evaluate and draw conclusions from information and evidence, work effectively under time constraints and read, analyze, and interpret written material.

Specifically, candidates must be, or become proficient in the following:

1) Axon software, specifically Evidence.com;

2) The local criminal courts and laws, particularly NYS Criminal Procedure Law Article 245;

3) Microsoft Office 365 – Excel, Word, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams;

4) Adobe and Nuance.

Compensation

Starting at approximately $47,000 annually. Fringe benefits include excellent medical, dental, eyewear insurance. Personal, sick, vacation time, overtime pay as well as New York State pension.

Minimum Qualifications

a. Graduation from a New York State or regionally accepted college or university with a bachelor’s degree; or

b. Graduation from a New York State or regionally accepted college or university with an Associate's degree with 2 years' experience working as a discovery expediter in another District Attorney's Office or police department in New York State.

Necessary Special Requirements

At time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney reserves the right to change without notice any statement on this page concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, eligibility, recruitment, and terms of employment. The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney reserves the right to change without notice any statement on this page concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, eligibility, recruitment and terms of employment. The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.