Clerical Associate - Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation

Job Description

Performs data entry in case management systems to record litigation-related events including opening new matters, receipt of documents and matter dispositions. Processes incoming Division mail received in hard copy (USPS) and electronically from e-courts and petitioners' counsel. Uses checklists to review litigation-related documents for accuracy and completeness before distributing to appropriate staff members. Downloads weekly and monthly calendars from e-courts and prepares annotated calendar reports for use by Division attorneys. Enters notes and adjourn dates into case management system after calendars. Prepares settlement packages for transmission to appropriate City agencies. Upon disposition of matters, e-files legal documents with Court, as appropriate, and processes contents of physical files in accordance with Division policy and procedures. Maintains inventory of supplies for the division.
Candidates must be permanent in the civil service title of Clerical Associate or be reachable on the current civil service list in order to apply for this position.
CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.