Assistant District Attorney Public Corruption Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Queens District Attorney's Office in New York is seeking experienced prosecutors for our Public Corruption Bureau. The bureau investigates crimes by public servants and related individuals, and collaborates with NYPD IAB and other agencies to safeguard the public from corruption.

Responsibilities include prosecuting offenders, guiding complex investigations, and drafting legal documents such as wiretaps and warrants.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active New York State Bar in good standing.
• Experience handling all aspects of criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Excellent writing skills and experience drafting search warrants.
• Grand jury and felony trial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws.
• Ability to devise creative solutions to investigatory and legal issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute offenders in public corruption matters.
• Manage complex investigations and provide legal advice to law enforcement partners.
• Draft various legal processes, including wiretaps, CSOs, GPS warrants, and other documents.
• Handle all phases of litigation except appeals.

Skills

Criminal prosecution

Legal writing

Warrants drafting

Courtroom litigation

Interpersonal communication

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Wiretap & CSO drafting

Job description

Job Description: We are seeking experienced and accomplished prosecutors for positions in our Public Corruption Bureau.

The bureau investigates and prosecutes crimes committed by public servants and other public officials. It also investigates allegations against civilians who attempt to subvert the integrity of public servants by offering bribes.

The bureau investigates complaints from the public and works hand-in-hand with the New York City Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau, the State Grievance Committees, Appellate Division, the City Department of Investigation, and a host of other agencies on a state and federal level to safeguard the public from corruption allegations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prosecuting offenders committing the above-mentioned offenses

Managing complex investigations by providing legal advice and direction to our law enforcement partners.

Drafting various legal process, including wiretaps, CSOs, GPS warrants, and other documents.

All phases of litigation except appeals.

Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing. Applicants must also have:

Experience in handling all aspects of a criminal investigation and prosecution.

Excellent writing skills and experience drafting search warrants.

Grand jury and felony trial experience.

Extensive knowledge of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws.

Ability to devise creative solutions to investigatory and legal issues.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred experience:

Familiarity with all aspects of New York Police Department and law enforcement practice and procedures.

Experience with handling referrals from NYPD/IAB and NYC Department of Investigation.

Knowledge of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys

Basic understanding of financial transactions, social media platforms, and the internet.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $115,000to $148,000.

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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