Assistant District Attorney, Hate Crimes Bureau

QDAO - Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

QDAO - Attorney is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Hate Crimes Bureau in Kew Gardens, NY. This role requires significant felony trial experience and expertise in bias crimes prosecution. Responsibilities include handling cases involving hate crimes, collaborating with the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force, and conducting community outreach. A J.D. degree, admission to the New York State bar, and a minimum of 4 years as a prosecutor are mandatory. The salary ranges from $107,000 to $138,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as a prosecutor.
• Significant felony trial experience.
• Experience in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Handle vertical case load of felony cases involving bias.
• Collaborate with NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
• Support community outreach and educate on hate crime prosecution.

Skills

Trial experience

Investigations including drafting search warrants

Public communication

PowerPoint proficiency

Organization skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

Admission to the New York State bar

Job description

Assistant District Attorney, Hate Crimes Bureau

Location: Kew Gardens, NY

Job Number: 1401

Job Type: N/A

The Queens County District Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant District Attorney with significant felony trial experience to join the Hate Crimes Bureau. The role involves handling the vertical case load of felony cases involving bias, investigating potential hate crime incidents, and prosecuting them. This frequently requires collaboration with the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and management of cases that may attract media attention. In addition to courtroom representation, the position supports community outreach to affected groups and educates the public and law enforcement on hate crime prosecution.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to the New York State bar in good standing
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a prosecutor
• Substantial grand jury and felony trial experience
• Experience in investigations, including drafting search warrants
• Proficiency with PowerPoint presentations
• Strong organization, written and oral communication skills

Salary: $107,000 to $138,000, commensurate with experience.

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

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