The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Receptionist / Secretary.

Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will perform the following duties:

- Type all correspondence accurately and efficiently.
- Answer the telephone, take messages, and direct calls.
- Maintain correspondence files and other records.
- Maintain and update the Week Ahead Memorandums with appropriate corrections weekly.
- May order office supplies for the unit.
- Responsible for making sure all equipment (copy machines, fax machines, and printers) are in working order by making necessary service calls.
- Schedule all appointments for the Bureau Chief.
- Maintain calendar of all assistants’ schedules, assignments, and vacations.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and writing skills.
- Familiarity with case tracking, CIMS, Office of Court Administration (OCA) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail is essential.

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.