Assistant District Attorney Felony Trial Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced prosecutors for their Felony Trial Division. This role involves prosecuting a variety of serious felony offenses, managing cases from grand jury presentations to trials. Candidates will engage in trial preparation, handle complex legal issues, and work with expert witnesses. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree, be a member of the New York State bar, and possess significant trial experience. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and the opportunity to contribute to a just legal process in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the New York State bar.
• At least 3 years post-J.D. experience required.

Responsibilities

• Handling complex cases from investigation through grand jury presentation.
• All aspects of trial preparation including case enhancement and discovery compliance.
• Prosecuting jury and nonjury trials and examining witnesses.

Skills

J.D. degree

New York State bar membership

Jury trial experience

Criminal investigation and prosecution

Writing skills

Knowledge of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Queens District Attorney’s Office has openings for experienced prosecutors in our Felony Trial Division for Assistant District Attorneys in the four felony trial bureaus.

The Felony Trial Bureaus are primarily responsible for prosecuting a variety of felony offenses including attempted murders, robberies, burglaries, gun possessions, assaults, arsons, larcenies, vehicular homicides and driving while intoxicated as a felony, as well as auto thefts and street level drug sales. The cases are handled vertically from grand jury presentations, investigations, pre-trial hearings, plea negotiations, through trial. The Bureau is made up of trial prosecutors committed to the just resolution of these cases.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handling the bureau’s sometimes complex and sensitive cases from investigation through grand jury presentation.
• All aspects of trial preparation, including case enhancement, discovery compliance and motion practice.
• Handling significant legal and factual issues during suppression hearings.
• Prosecuting both jury and nonjury trials and examining civilian, law enforcement, and expert witnesses in the fields of forensic biology and pathology, ballistics, and criminology.

Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have at least 3 years post - J.D. experience. Applicants must also have:

• Prior jury trial experience.
• Experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $96,000to $114,675

Applicants should submit a resume as well as a statement of interest addressed to Vincent J. Carroll Jr., Counsel to the Chief Assistant. Please submit through the link below.

Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 3(1), United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency.

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.

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