Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a Bi-lingual (Spanish) Unit Secretary in the Witness Aid Services Unit (WASU).   In this position the Unit Secretary is responsible for providing highly-skilled secretarial and administrative support to the Director, Unit, and office.
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs  secretarial tasks, administrative functions and clerical assignments
• Works with Unit supervisors to ensure efficient management of Unit operations
• Answers Unit telephones, takes and delivers accurate messages promptly
• Greets witnesses and visitors and notifies appropriate staff of their arrival
• Orders supplies and maintains appropriate inventory
• Updates and maintains databases and updates information accordingly
• Acts as liaison to interoffice units including (WASU) Counseling Services, Notifications/Property Release, Victim Assistance Center (VAC), Special Victims Bureau (SVB)
• Under the direction of the Director and Unit Supervisors, trains and delegates unit assignments as necessary

 Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn in-house proprietary applications
• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and manage assignments
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with Office staff

 Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess fluency in Spanish & English both oral and written
• Prior secretarial experience

 Preferred Requirements:

• Public Notary
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system