DAT Assistant

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well‑being of all citizens of our Borough.

This is a support staff role within the Criminal Court Division. The Criminal Court Division represents the District Attorney for prosecutorial duties bringing criminal cases on behalf of the public to ensure justice is served. The division is made up of two teams: the legal team and legal support team. The selected candidate will join the legal support team and serve as a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) Assistant;

responsible for aiding Assistant District Attorney’s during criminal court proceedings to help carry out the agency’s mission.

Criminal Court operates 7 days week including nights and holidays. The selected candidate will be required to work either a Tuesday‑Saturday or a Sunday‑Thursday schedule with a holiday rotation.

Under the direct supervision of the DAT Supervisor, the candidate will serve as a DAT Assistant. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review incoming DATs to ensure the paperwork is complete and ready for write up.
• Prepare and review legal documents for DAT (Desk Appearance Tickets) write up.
• Communicate and gather case related paperwork from officers in DAT cases.
• Draw up DAT arrests and live arrests when needed.
• Manage sign‑in board for LIVE and DAT arrests.
• Prepare Order of Protections (OOPs) ensuring all information is correct.
• Prepare supporting depositions and communicate with victims.
• Create folders for cases drawn up at night duty.
• Obtain DMV related documents when needed for a case.
• Order drug labs for DAT cases and follow up on the results.
• Forward duplicate copies of a felony case to appropriate unit/bureau.
• Bring files to the clerk’s office for docketing.
• Answer telephones.
• Locate and file cases whenever necessary.
• Close out cases in database.
• Other general clerical duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior criminal justice experience or coursework preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Fluency in foreign languages, particularly Spanish.

Community Associate

$55,000, commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package

Until filled

All applications must be submitted through the NYC Jobs website. City Employees –  and log in to ESS. Non‑City Employees – Go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Search for job r: 760212 Click on the job business title: DAT Assistant Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting.

Please be advised that we are not accepting phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence related to resumes or job applications. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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 education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.