Assistant District Attorney

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office seeks an Assistant District Attorney to conduct prosecutorial duties. This entry-level position offers a comprehensive benefits package along with a commitment to a healthy work-life balance. Ideal candidates are New York State residents or law graduates preparing for the New York State Bar Examination.

Benefits

5 weeks of annual leave

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive dental and vision coverage

Access to free life insurance

Gym reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be a New York State resident.
• Law graduates awaiting bar admission are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Draft accusations for prosecution.
• Prosecute various criminal cases including DWI and assault.
• Represent the District Attorney in court proceedings.

Skills

Prosecutorial skills

Legal research

Public speaking

Education

Law Degree

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

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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 wellbeing of all citizens of our Borough.

THE ROLE

The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office is seeking admitted attorneys, law graduates who have passed the New York State Bar and are awaiting admission, or who are approaching their last year of law school and preparing to take the New York State Bar Examination to perform prosecutorial duties in our Criminal Court Bureau.

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Criminal Court Bureau, the selected candidates’ specific duties will include:

• Drafting accusatory instruments
• Prosecuting misdemeanor cases that include, but are not limited to: DWI, assault, drug offenses, criminal mischief, VTL offenses, etc.
• Representing the District Attorney at arraignments, pre-trial hearings and bench and jury trials.
  
  

WORK LIFE BALANCE

At RCDA we believe in a healthy work life balance, which is why we embrace the flexibility of coming to work in person and the opportunity to work from home. Fostering a culture of wellness and self-care, we also acknowledge our managers who work a significant number of hours within a two-week period with DA certificates, allowing them a day off without having to use their accrued leave.

Benefits

RCDA provides extensive benefits packages:

• Free city-wide health plan option.
• 5 weeks of annual leave; 12 days of sick leave; and thirteen paid holidays annually.
• Management Benefits Fund, which provides comprehensive dental and vision coverage, access to free life insurance, and gym reimbursement.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Reimbursement for the annual bar association and notary fees.
• Pension plan through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
• Deferred compensation plans - 401(k) and 457.
• Professional development programs including in-house CLE courses.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a New York State resident.
  
  

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant District Attorney

SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $90,000 with full NYC benefits package

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE

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• Search for Job ID number: 716967
• Click on the job business title: Assistant District Attorney - Criminal Court
• 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.

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a New York State resident.
  
  

Public Service 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

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.

, $85,000.00 – $90,000.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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