Job description
The Litigation Support unit handles requests for Agency records and witness appearances for approximately 2,000 Tort cases each year. The unit seeks a highly organized candidate with superior verbal communication skills to assume the position of Testifier and records Searcher. The successful candidate will be required to routinely travel to offices and courthouses in all 5 boroughs, approximately 3 times each week, to testify under oath at Examinations Before Trial and at Trials. They are expected to achieve proficiency, after appropriate training, in performing complete electronic records searches of several databases and web applications.
Minimum Qual Requirements
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
Preferred Skills
Excellent verbal, communication and computer skills strongly desired.
Additional Information
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CLERICAL ASSOCIATE, OR REACHABLE ON THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM. CANDIDATES APPOINTED PROVISIONALLY MUST FILE FOR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE EXAM# 3120 AND/OR THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE PROMOTIONAL EXAM # 3587, FILING FOR THIS EXAM WILL OPEN ON JUNE 7, 2023.
***THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS***
Note: The current annualized equivalent minimum salary is: $46,019.
***THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS***
Note: The current annualized equivalent minimum salary is: $46,019.
To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically.
Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID# 586312.
All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 586312.
If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID# 586312.
All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 586312.
If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
Hours/Shift
35hrs
Work Location
59 Maiden Lane, NY, NY
Residency Requirement
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.
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