Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for an Assistant Bureau Secretary in its Special Victims Bureau. The Special Victims Bureau oversees five units that specialize in handling cases involving special victims: the Sex Crimes Unit, Child Abuse Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Elder Abuse Unit, and Human Trafficking Unit. The mission of the bureau is to bring order and stability to victims' lives while ensuring that their voices are heard in the criminal justice system. In this position, the Assistant Bureau Secretary is responsible for providing highly-skilled secretarial and administrative support to Assistant District Attorneys and Support Staff.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs receptionist duties, secretarial tasks, and clerical assignments.
• Works with bureau supervisors to ensure efficient management of bureau operations.
• Answers bureau telephones, takes and delivers accurate messages promptly, and responds to appropriate inquiries.
• Maintain and update the bureau's database system. Organize and maintain the Child Abuse Unit's filing system.
• Greets witnesses and visitors and notifies appropriate staff of their arrival.
• Prepares legal documents and correspondence for the bureau. 
• Provides support and assistance to Bureau Secretary as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with Office staff.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude to set the tone for a professional office environment.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and witnesses.

• High school diploma required.
• College degree preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior secretarial experience a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Public Notary a plus.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system a plus.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to hiring bureau.

  The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer