Assistant District Attorney, Hate Crimes Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious office dedicated to justice and community safety as an Assistant District Attorney in the Hate Crimes Bureau. This role offers the opportunity to handle significant felony cases, working closely with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute hate crimes that impact our communities. You will engage in community outreach, educating the public about hate crime laws and ensuring justice for victims. If you have a passion for public service, a strong legal background, and the desire to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Federal loan forgiveness eligibility

State repayment assistance programs

Diverse work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. degree and be an active member of the NY State bar.
• At least 4 years of experience as a prosecutor is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle felony cases involving hate crimes and bias investigations.
• Conduct community outreach and educate the public on hate crime prosecution.

Skills

Felony trial experience

Investigation skills

PowerPoint proficiency

Strong organization skills

Written and oral communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Queens County District Attorney’s Office seeks an ADA with significant felony trial experience to join the Hate Crimes Bureau.

The position entails handling the vertical case load of felony cases involving investigating possible bias cases and prosecuting hate crimes. This commonly involves working extensively with members of the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and often concerns incidents which garner significant media attention. In addition to handling these investigations and cases, the position also requires community outreach to impacted groups and educating members of the public and law enforcement on hate crime prosecution.

Qualifications: An interested applicant must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have at least 4 years of experience as a prosecutor. Applicants should also have:

• Substantial grand jury and felony trial experience
• Experience in investigations, including, but not limited to, drafting search warrants
• Talent and proficiency with PowerPoint presentations
• Strong organization, written and oral skills

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $96,000 to $128,000.

Additional Requirements: 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.

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.