The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) ranks among the largest prosecutorial offices in the nation. It is dedicated to creating and executing innovative prosecutorial strategies that align with our vision of maintaining safety in Brooklyn while also guaranteeing fairness and justice for everyone. KCDA presents an exciting opportunity for a potential candidate to join its Appeals Unit in the role of an Input Operator.

The Appeals Bureau is responsible for the litigation of the office’s cases post-conviction. That litigation includes responding to appeals filed by defendants in the Appellate Division, which is New York State’s intermediate appellate court, the New York Court of Appeals, which is the State’s highest court, and the federal appellate courts.

Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the prospective candidate’s responsibilities will include the following:

- Accurately and promptly inputs information into bureau database of all incoming/ outgoing briefs and other filings.
- Processes all correspondence prepared for or received from the Court of Appeals.
- Ensures all received correspondence is promptly scanned and distributed to the assigned Assistant District Attorney (ADA) or Paralegal.
- Delivers and retrieves documents from various courts throughout New York City.
- Assists and support the unit with special projects.
- Perform other related duties as deemed necessary.

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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.

- Detail oriented and excellent time management skills. - Proficient technological skills (MS Office, Adobe). - The ability to work efficiently independently or collaboratively. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

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.