Domestic Violence Bureau Lead Attorney

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free city-wide health plan option.

5 weeks of annual leave; 12 days of S

thirteen paid holidays annually.

Management Benefits Fund, dental and 


gym reimbursement.

12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Reimbursement for bar association/not.

Pension plan NYCERS

Deferred compensation 401(k) and 457

Professional development including in‑

house CLE courses

Job summary

Richmond County District Attorney’s Office in Staten Island seeks an experienced Assistant District Attorney to join the Domestic Violence Bureau. The role involves supervising caseloads, reviewing complaints, and coordinating with NYPD and partners.

The candidate will handle hearings, trial preparation, and pre-indictment negotiations, aiming to uphold justice and victim services standards. The position offers flexibility with in-person work and the option to work from home, along with NYC

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York Bar and eligibility to practice in NYS.
• Minimum 6–10 years of experience prosecuting felonies.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of the Domestic Violence Bureau.
• Supervising the complaint room, assisting with screening of new cases, review of complaints, charges and thorough investigation and paperwork by NYPD.
• Reviewing, assigning and conferencing cases with misdemeanor and felony ADAs.
• Supervising felony cases in the Grand Jury, training on appropriate witness preparation and Grand Jury practice as well as pre-indictment negotiations.
• Second seating hearing and trials, assisting ADAs in their hearing and trial preparation.
• Maintaining a high-level felony caseload, as assigned, within the Domestic Violence Bureau in compliance with agency policy, applicable law, and victim services standards.
• Attending meetings as a representative of the Domestic Violence Bureau and the office with NYPD, the Family Justice Center (FJC), criminal justice partners, outside agencies, and acting as a liaison therein on policy and specific issues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Domestic Violence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Foreign language skills

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Richmond County District Attorney’s Office in Staten Island seeks an experienced Assistant District Attorney to join the Domestic Violence Bureau. The role involves supervising caseloads, reviewing complaints, and coordinating with NYPD and partners.

The candidate will handle hearings, trial preparation, and pre-indictment negotiations, aiming to uphold justice and victim services standards. The position offers flexibility with in-person work and the option to work from home, along with NYC