What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk position at DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY?
Clerk
- DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY
Posted on
08/21/2026
- Full-time
Location
BROOKLYN
- No exam required
Department
Trial Division Operations
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Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the managerial staff, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will perform the following duties:
- Assist Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and Paralegals with clerical duties.
- Submit subpoenas, orders to produce, and other documents for Judge’s signature and return to requestor in a timely fashion.
- Retrieves documents from partnering agencies throughout the five boroughs.
- File paperwork with courts.
- Acts as a liaison between the office and other partnering agencies and entities.
- Accurately complete Orders of Protections electronically and manually with submission to court and defendant for signature.
- Mail completed Orders of Protection to civilian witnesses.
- Cross train in all criminal court parts and related functions within the unit.
- Assist Supervisor with special projects.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Proficient technological skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
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Job ID
782721
Posted until
09/10/2026
Title code
56056
Civil service title
COMMUNITY ASSISTANT
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Clerk
- Experience level: Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
3
Work location
350 Jay St, Brooklyn Ny
- Category: Legal Affairs
Clerk
Salary : $45,675