Assistant District Attorney, Human Trafficking Bureau

QDAO - Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Human Trafficking Bureau of the City District Attorney seeks an Assistant District Attorney with felony trial experience to join the bureau in New York. The ADA will handle a vertical caseload involving prosecutions of sex and labor trafficking offenses, including cases against minors and adults, and related offenses across the Penal Law.

Applicants should be committed to working with trauma victims, developing advanced investigative and trial skills, and employing trauma-informed

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to NYS bar in good standing.
• At least 3 years of prosecutorial experience.
• Experience working with victims of trauma and sexual assault cases.
• Trial experience with trauma-related or sex crimes and general jury trials.
• Training in trauma-informed interviewing techniques.
• Experience drafting search warrants, cell site orders, and analyzing electronic data.
• Strong knowledge of Penal Law Articles 120, 130, 135, 230, and 263.

Responsibilities

• Handle a vertical felony caseload and related investigations involving human trafficking prosecutions.
• Prosecute sex and labor trafficking offenses against children and adults.
• Collaborate with trauma victims and employ trauma-informed interviewing techniques.
• Develop advanced investigative and trial skills and draft search warrants and related orders.

Skills

Trauma-informed interviewing

Trial experience

Search warrants drafting

Cell site orders

Electronic data analysis

Victim support experience

Education

J.D. degree

Active NY State bar

Job description

Summary

Title: Assistant District Attorney, Human Trafficking Bureau
ID: 1541
Location: Kew Gardens, NY
Department: Legal
Job Type: N/A

Job Description

The Human Trafficking Bureau seeks an ADA with felony trial experience to join the bureau. The position entails handling a vertical case load of felony cases and investigations involving the prosecution of sex and labor trafficking offenses against children and adults, felony crimes patronizing minors for prostitution, organized crimes involving commercial sexual exploitation, kidnapping, rape, and other violent crimes as they relate to human trafficking, as well as sex offender registration related litigation.

Applicants should have a strong interest in working with vulnerable crime victims who have experienced significant trauma and exploitation. Additionally, applicants should desire to develop advanced investigative and trial skills and expertise in trauma‑informed interviewing techniques, traumatic bonding, long‑term investigations, and drafting search warrants.

Qualifications

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 of experience as a prosecutor. Preferred additional qualifications include:

• Experience working with victims of trauma, traumatic bonding, and sexual assaults including children and adolescents
• Trial experience with cases involving trauma and/or sex crimes, in addition to other general jury trial experience
• Training in trauma‑informed interviewing techniques for victims of sexual assault and related crimes
• Experience in investigations, including but not limited to drafting search warrants, cell site orders, and analyzing recovered electronic data
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimes contained in Penal Law Articles 120, 130, 135, 230, and 263

Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $97,000 to $128,000.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Counsel to the Chief Assistant District Attorney, Vincent J. Carroll Jr., by clicking the link below.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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