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Criminal Court Assistant
$51,000 to $53,000 a year
Posted until October 17, 2026 · posted August 18, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
From ≈ $24.52 an hour · $1,962 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $7.52/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$1,955 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 8.1 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,600 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
Qualification Requirements
- 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.
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The work
What the job is.
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Weekends
“Schedule may include a weekend day (Sunday through Thursday/Tuesday through Saturday).”
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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.
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THE ROLE Under the direct supervision of the Criminal Court Supervisor, the candidate will serve as a Criminal Court Assistant. Schedule may include a weekend day (Sunday through Thursday/Tuesday through Saturday). Duties will include, but not limited to the following:
- Provide coverage/back-up for court parts.
- Request and gather case related paperwork for discovery including but not limited to 911’s, laboratory reports, NYPD records, subpoenas and other documents from outside agencies.
- Upload discovery material into digital case tracking system.
- Prepare property releases.
- Create criminal case files for arraignment.
- Answer telephones, screen visitors.
- File and locate cases whenever necessary.
- Close out cases in database.
- Other general clerical duties as assigned.
PREFERRED SKILLS • 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.
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Community Associate
SALARY RANGE: $51,000.00-$53,000.00, Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE City Employees – Click here and log in to ESS. Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/
- Search for job ID number: 769820
- Click on the job business title: Criminal Court 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.
Skills they'd like
- 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.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE City Employees – Click here and log in to ESS. Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/
- Search for job ID number: 769820
- Click on the job business title: Criminal Court Assistant
- Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting
Read the rest
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.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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