Legal Affairs
Discovery Specialist
$52,110 a year
Posted until November 23, 2026 · posted September 24, 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".
≈ $25.05 an hour · $2,004 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $8.05/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$1,997 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 8.3 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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Mon to Fri
“Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.”
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Weekends
“May work weekends, nights and holidays as needed.”
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The New York County District Attorney's Office has multiple openings for Discovery Specialists in its Case Management Services department (CMS). CMS is responsible for the operations, administrative, data entry, data, and discovery analysis for the entire office.
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CMS ensures and assists the practitioners of the office with the prosecution of crimes in Manhattan and beyond, including homicides, domestic violence, assaults, narcotics cases, as well as various misdemeanors and felonies.
The department works with other criminal justice stakeholders, such as, but not limited to the NYPD, The Unified Court System of New York, Corporation Counsel, various non-profits, and others.
In this position, the Discovery Specialist is responsible for providing highly skilled support to CMS and the office, as well as the CMS managers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Liaise between our office and the Grand Jury Wardens, Clerks Office, and Court Clerks.
- Utilize Court Event Entry program (CEE) to enter all Grand Jury (GJ) events, True Bill information, presentations, appearances, and indictment filing events.
- Request the Grand Jury minutes for all indicted cases.
- Request criminal court transfer requests for indicted cases pending in lower criminal court
- Create Supreme Court jackets.
- Preform end of term Grand Jury auditing.
- Enter and audit Supreme Court cases into the CEE program.
- Assist ADAs with Grand Jury related inquiries or requests
- File DANY indictments using E-Filing application
In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, all candidates must possess the following:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
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Ability to work overtime on short notice. •
Excellent organization, communication, time management, writing and creative problem-solving skills are essential. •
Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy. •
Ability to update and edit existing proprietary databases. •
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow. •
Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines. •
Literacy in computer applications, Microsoft Suite; Excel required; knowledge of SQL, CIS, and other City oriented systems. •
Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques. •
Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented and self-motivated and able to multi-task. •
Ability to interact with all levels of staff, law enforcement representatives, and outside visitors. •
Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional, and expeditious manner.
How to Apply:
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Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.
- Hours/Shift
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Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. •
(Schedule assignments are based on operational needs.) •
May work weekends, nights and holidays as needed.
Additional Information:
- Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least one (1) year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
City Residency is not required for this position
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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