The New York County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a EECU Unit Specialist in the Early Engagement Case Support Unit (EECU). In this position the Unit Specialist is responsible for scanning orders of protection issued in arraignments and the Criminal/Supreme court parts, assisting victims in understanding the criminal justice system, referring for advocacy and counseling services, providing information regarding orders of protection issued in arraignments and the Criminal/Supreme court parts, assisting victims in crime victims’ rights, offering administrative support to the Unit, and for the Crime Victim’s Vigil.
Requirements
- Scan and correct (when required) orders of protection issued in arraignments and the Criminal/Supreme court parts into the OPS database
- Edit victim addresses and Follow-up with the ADAs
- Mail/e-mail Orders of Protection to victims/witnesses
- Consult with Assistant Supervisor, Deputy Director, and Director on sensitive cases, or cases needing legal advisement
- Record returned mail in the OPS database, and consult with staff and Assistant District Attorney’s to ensure correct information is entered, and updated accordingly
- Perform daily data entry
- Perform all administrative tasks associated with the Crime Victim’s Vigil
- Attend monthly Vigil committee meetings, video production meetings, and all other Vigil related meetings as requested by Director. Type and prepare meeting minutes
- Coordinate, and take lead in ordering Vigil supplies with outside vendors, working alongside Procurement
- Coordinate with Operations, Reproduction, and other DANY Units to ensure Vigil materials are ordered, and delivered to the Vigil location (Church)
- Assisting the Director at the Vigil rehearsal, and the day of the Vigil with all logistics
- Responds promptly to incoming calls and e-mails, including the ‘rollover’ line and voicemails and transfer calls to the designated EECU staff member
- Handle heavy volume of crisis and information calls and forward to the appropriate department of SSB
- Inform victims of the wide range of services available to them through SSB
- Retrieve mail and distribute to assigned EECU staff member
- Assist EECU Leadership with producing and/or assembling documents needed for various meetings
- Manage and order all supplies for the unit
- Works closely with the Director, Deputy Director, and Assistant Supervisor regarding the witness fee reconciliation process
- Assist victims/witnesses with orders of protection and registration for notification of inmate release
- Liaise with victims and Assistant District Attorneys, and provide essential information
- Task supervise the College Aide
- Explain criminal justice system and provide case information, and ensure that clients are knowledgeable about their rights
- Establish rapport, with each victim, in a professional customer service-related approach
- Detail oriented and self-motivated and able to multi-task.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational and computer skills.
- Professional interaction with all levels of staff, victims, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
