Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
Type court orders, motions, letters, and memos.
Type and prepare affidavits of service.
Perform general data entry and administrative duties in support of the bureau.
Contact various witnesses for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs).
Help prepare hearing/trail exhibits and discovery for trial.
Serve subpoenas and pick up documents and property from various city agencies.
All other duties as assigned.
A VALID NEW YORK STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE FIVE (5) BOROUGHS OF NYC IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- An Associate’s degree or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years working experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.
- A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
- Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with general court services preferred.
- Ability to communicate in a welcoming and professional manner.
- Excellent customer service skills
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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
City Residency is not required for this position
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.
Job ID
794505
Posted until
2026-09-03
Title code
56057
Civil service title
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Trial Division (TB 40) - Trial Preparation Assistant, Level I
- Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
198 E161St Street Bronx N.Y.
- Legal Affairs