The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a 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 Bronx County District Attorney's Office has an opening in our Domestic Violence Bureau for a receptionist who will greet and receive visitors as well as answer phone calls.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

Check IDs and subpoenas of witnesses and walk-ins and direct them to the appropriate staff member, ensuring assistance is provided in a timely fashion

Answer all calls at the front desk and redirect calls to appropriate staff members

Keep Assistant District Attorneys and Crime Victim staff informed about the arrival of their witnesses and victims

Notify Assistant District Attorneys about the arrival of Police Officer witnesses and direct them to appropriate waiting areas if necessary

Keep accurate and complete records of all witnesses in the bureau’s log book

Communicate with interpreter staff and help Assistant District Attorneys to secure the assistance of an interpreter whenever needed

Perform all other bureau-related duties as needed and assigned


QUALIFICATIONS:

A High School diploma/GED and two years of reception experience in a law firm, government agency, or another professional environment.

Ability to speak and understand Spanish preferred

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to effectively multi-task

Familiarity with the Criminal Justice system and general court services preferred

Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with general court services and functions

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.

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.