Discovery Expediter at Nassau County District Attorney – Hempstead, New York

About the Nassau County District Attorney

The Nassau County District Attorney's Office investigates and prosecutes violations of state and local criminal statutes occurring within Nassau County. With nearly 200 attorneys and a total staff in excess of 400, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country. Situated on Long Island, immediately to the east of New York City, the office is committed to hiring the most qualified attorneys, investigators and support staff. The office is dedicated to constant philosophical and technological modernization and looks forward to implementing ever-changing strategies that allow it to stay one step ahead of criminal behavior.

Description

***THESE ARE CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS. ALL APPOINTEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AND PASS AN EXAMINATION AND BE REACHABLE BEFORE ATTAINING PERMANENT STATUS.***

MUST BE A NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENT FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Utilizes an array of law enforcement networks and databases to expeditiously gather and continuously maintain evidentiary materials in criminal cases as well as to prepare materials for dissemination to defense attorneys through the discovery process; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, the duties require the exercise of judgement in utilizing an array of law enforcement networks and databases to expeditiously gather and continuously maintain evidentiary materials in criminal cases as well as to prepare materials for dissemination to defense attorneys through the discovery process.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Utilizes an array of law enforcement networks and databases to expeditiously gather and continuously maintain evidentiary materials in criminal cases as well as to prepare materials for dissemination to defense attorneys through the discovery process.
2. Conducts evidence and document collection on individual cases based upon set priority deadlines.

3. Acts as primary contact for identifying, gathering and collecting information for the Office of the District Attorney, Office of the County Attorney and the Nassau County Police Department, and acts as liaison to various police departments, crime labs, and related law enforcement entities which may have relevant information for criminal cases.
4. Ascertains the existence of potential discovery materials not within the prosecution's possession, custody or control.
5. Reviews progress and takes appropriate actions through telephone calls, emails, and the use of messengers to ensure prompt response and receipt of requested materials.
6. Brings to the attention of District Attorney, County Attorney or department administrator matters of noncompliance requiring the possible issuance of subpoenas and matters of importance such as the existence of materials which may be exculpatory or impugn the credibility of witnesses.
7. Converts physical documents to digital where applicable, imports to and exports from internal databases, maintains and organizes the material, changes file types, and subdivides large documents into smaller, more manageable ones.

8. Provides defendants with all necessary discovery materials within the allowable timeframe.

9. Under direct supervision, redacts private or personal information from discovery materials.

10. Follows established checklists and prepares automatic discovery forms for completion by Assistant District Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Assistant County Attorney or department administrators.

*ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of legal terminology, documents and forms.
2. Knowledge of departmental databases.
3. Knowledge of processes to expedite and ensure accuracy in the collection and distribution of evidentiary materials.
4. Ability to evaluate and draw conclusions from information and evidence.
5. Ability to work effectively under severe time constraints.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, departmental administrators, law enforcement agencies and the public.
7. Ability to operate computerized evidence management systems.
8. Ability to read, analyze and interpret written material.
9. Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university.

JOB BENEFITS

This position provides health benefits and paid leave time according to a collective bargaining agreement, as well as a pension plan through the New York State and Local Retirement System.

Starting annual salary: $43,622
Salary after 6 months of service: $51,662

Salary after 1 year of service: $67,843